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 3h 50m 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 - Apr 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:064.15:460.25:420.35:596:32First Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:394.61:024.16:430.46:430.55:586:32First Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:354.51:584.27:400.57:440.55:576:33First Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:304.42:524.38:340.48:420.55:556:34Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon3:244.43:464.59:240.39:370.45:546:35Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue4:164.54:394.710:120.210:280.35:536:35Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:054.55:284.810:560.111:160.15:516:36Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu5:494.56:135.011:370.15:506:37Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri6:314.56:545.012:020.112:160.15:496:38Full Moon9Fri
10Sat7:094.47:315.012:460.012:520.15:476:38Full Moon10Sat
11Sun7:444.38:025.01:280.11:250.15:466:39Full Moon11Sun
12Mon8:134.18:225.02:090.11:560.25:456:40Full Moon12Mon
13Tue8:334.18:295.02:480.22:270.25:446:41Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed8:544.08:595.03:260.33:010.25:426:41Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu9:324.09:445.04:070.43:400.25:416:42Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:234.110:404.94:540.54:280.35:406:43Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:294.111:514.85:500.65:300.45:396:44Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:484.26:520.56:480.45:376:44Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:164.81:594.47:530.38:040.35:366:45Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:294.83:054.78:510.19:130.15:356:46Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed3:354.84:085.09:47-0.210:17-0.15:346:47Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu4:364.95:075.310:40-0.411:16-0.45:336:48Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri5:324.96:025.611:31-0.65:316:48New Moon23Fri
24Sat6:244.86:535.712:13-0.512:21-0.75:306:49New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:144.78:435.71:07-0.62:10-0.66:297:50New Moon25Sun
26Mon9:054.69:335.62:59-0.52:58-0.56:287:51New Moon26Mon
27Tue9:574.510:265.33:50-0.43:46-0.36:277:51Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:514.311:195.14:39-0.24:330.06:267:52Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu11:464.35:280.15:210.36:257:53Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:144.812:424.26:190.46:130.66:247:54First Quarter30Fri
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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