Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 58m at 7:17 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:034.03:534.88:370.510:021.06:238:13Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:584.04:484.99:390.410:580.86:248:12Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:554.05:435.110:410.311:520.66:248:11Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:534.26:355.211:410.16:258:10Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:464.37:235.412:430.312:38-0.16:268:09Full Moon5Thu
6Fri7:354.58:095.51:330.11:33-0.26:268:08Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:244.78:555.52:21-0.22:26-0.36:278:07Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:154.99:425.43:07-0.43:19-0.36:288:06Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:095.010:325.33:52-0.54:12-0.36:298:05Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:065.111:245.04:37-0.55:05-0.16:298:04Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:055.25:23-0.56:020.26:308:03Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:204.81:045.26:13-0.37:030.46:318:02Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:174.62:035.37:07-0.18:050.66:318:01Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:154.53:005.28:060.09:060.66:328:00Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:114.53:585.29:050.110:050.66:337:59Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:084.44:555.210:030.111:000.56:347:58Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:054.55:515.211:000.111:530.46:347:57Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:014.66:415.211:530.16:357:56Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:524.77:265.212:410.312:430.16:367:55New Moon19Thu
20Fri7:404.88:085.21:270.31:310.26:367:53New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:264.88:485.12:100.32:160.36:377:52New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:094.89:265.02:500.32:590.46:387:51New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:524.810:024.83:260.43:390.66:397:50Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:324.810:364.63:580.54:180.86:397:49Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:104.711:054.44:250.64:551.06:407:47Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:454.711:314.34:500.65:361.16:417:46Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:194.75:180.66:241.36:417:45First Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:094.21:024.85:570.77:221.46:427:44First Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:064.22:014.86:490.78:251.46:437:42First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:114.23:034.97:550.79:271.26:437:41First Quarter30Mon
31Tue3:154.24:065.09:060.610:251.06:447:40Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 10:36 am — 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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