Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : 8:37 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 30m at 1:55 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Jan 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:234.810:484.43:49-0.84:28-0.77:175:13Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:184.711:494.44:44-0.65:18-0.67:175:14First Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:144.55:45-0.36:11-0.67:175:15First Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:504.51:114.36:50-0.17:07-0.57:175:16First Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:494.62:064.17:54-0.18:04-0.57:175:16First Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:474.63:024.08:55-0.19:00-0.57:175:17Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:454.73:594.09:54-0.29:56-0.57:175:18Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:434.74:554.010:49-0.210:49-0.57:175:19Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:374.75:484.011:40-0.311:40-0.67:175:20Full Moon9Sat
10Sun6:264.76:364.112:29-0.47:175:21Full Moon10Sun
11Mon7:124.67:234.112:28-0.51:15-0.37:175:22Full Moon11Mon
12Tue7:554.68:074.11:14-0.51:58-0.37:175:22Full Moon12Tue
13Wed8:364.58:514.01:56-0.42:38-0.27:175:23Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:154.39:354.02:36-0.33:14-0.17:175:24Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri9:524.210:173.93:13-0.23:470.07:175:25Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat10:284.010:583.93:500.04:160.17:165:26Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:023.911:413.94:280.24:440.17:165:27Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon11:393.75:140.45:170.17:165:28Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:254.012:253.66:110.56:020.17:155:29Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:144.01:193.57:170.67:000.17:155:30Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:064.12:173.58:210.58:040.07:155:31Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:044.23:193.59:230.39:10-0.27:145:32Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:064.34:213.610:210.110:13-0.47:145:33Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:064.55:183.811:15-0.211:12-0.77:135:34Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon6:004.86:104.012:07-0.57:135:35New Moon25Mon
26Tue6:504.97:004.212:07-0.912:57-0.77:125:36New Moon26Tue
27Wed7:385.07:494.41:01-1.11:45-0.97:125:37New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:265.08:414.51:54-1.22:31-1.17:115:38Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri9:154.99:354.62:46-1.23:17-1.17:115:39Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat10:054.710:314.63:37-1.14:02-1.07:105:40Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun10:574.411:304.64:31-0.84:50-0.97:095:41Waxing Crescent31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8658901)

Common Questions About Bald Head, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Bald Head, NC today?

Slack tide in Bald Head, NC is approximately 5:16 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Bald Head, NC?

Bald Head, NC is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Bald Head, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Bald Head, NC?

Tide predictions for Bald Head, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Bald Head, NC?

Tide data for Bald Head, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8658901. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8658901.

What is the moon phase in Bald Head, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Bald Head, NC is Third Quarter (44% illuminated). This places Bald Head, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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