Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 59m at 7:27 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:04 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Sep 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:104.52:565.38:020.29:060.76:457:37Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:114.63:585.39:060.210:050.66:467:36Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun4:124.64:585.310:080.211:010.56:477:35Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon5:114.85:545.411:070.111:530.36:477:33Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue6:085.06:445.412:010.16:487:32Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:005.17:295.412:420.212:530.16:497:31New Moon6Wed
7Thu7:485.28:105.31:280.11:420.16:497:29New Moon7Thu
8Fri8:335.38:515.22:110.12:290.26:507:28New Moon8Fri
9Sat9:175.39:315.02:520.23:130.46:517:27Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun10:005.210:114.83:290.33:550.66:527:25Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon10:435.110:524.74:030.54:360.86:527:24Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue11:255.011:344.54:330.65:171.06:537:22Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:104.95:020.86:001.26:547:21Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:204.412:584.95:330.96:491.46:547:20First Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:094.31:494.96:160.97:441.56:557:18First Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:014.32:414.97:131.08:411.46:567:17First Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:544.43:335.08:210.99:361.36:567:15First Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:464.54:255.19:270.810:291.06:577:14Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue4:414.65:175.210:290.711:190.76:587:13Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed5:344.86:065.311:280.56:587:11Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu6:255.16:525.412:080.512:240.36:597:10Full Moon21Thu
22Fri7:115.37:355.412:550.21:180.27:007:08Full Moon22Fri
23Sat7:565.58:175.41:410.02:120.17:007:07Full Moon23Sat
24Sun8:415.79:035.32:27-0.13:050.17:017:06Full Moon24Sun
25Mon9:305.79:545.13:13-0.23:570.27:027:04Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue10:265.710:514.94:00-0.14:500.37:037:03Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed11:305.611:544.84:490.05:450.57:037:01Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:385.45:420.26:450.77:047:00Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri12:594.71:445.46:430.47:460.87:056:59Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:014.72:455.37:470.58:460.87:056:57Third Quarter30Sat
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 10:15 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 55% 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 (55% 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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