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 5h 17m 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 - Jan 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:024.75:134.010:580.010:57-0.27:175:14Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue5:504.76:004.011:44-0.111:41-0.37:175:14New Moon2Tue
3Wed6:344.76:424.012:29-0.17:175:15New Moon3Wed
4Thu7:144.67:214.012:24-0.31:11-0.17:175:16New Moon4Thu
5Fri7:494.67:544.01:05-0.41:50-0.27:175:17New Moon5Fri
6Sat8:164.58:174.01:45-0.42:28-0.27:175:18Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun8:304.58:374.12:24-0.43:03-0.27:175:19Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon8:544.59:134.23:04-0.33:39-0.37:175:19Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue9:354.49:594.33:47-0.24:16-0.37:175:20Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed10:254.310:564.34:37-0.15:00-0.37:175:21First Quarter10Wed
11Thu11:264.25:400.15:53-0.37:175:22First Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:044.412:404.06:530.26:57-0.47:175:23First Quarter12Fri
13Sat1:234.51:553.98:040.18:04-0.47:175:24First Quarter13Sat
14Sun2:384.53:053.99:10-0.19:10-0.67:175:25Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon3:504.74:133.910:12-0.310:13-0.87:165:26Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue4:584.85:164.111:10-0.511:12-1.07:165:27Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed5:594.96:134.312:04-0.87:165:28Full Moon17Wed
18Thu6:535.07:074.412:09-1.212:56-0.97:165:29Full Moon18Thu
19Fri7:435.07:594.51:02-1.21:45-1.07:155:29Full Moon19Fri
20Sat8:314.98:504.51:53-1.22:31-1.07:155:30Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun9:174.79:404.52:42-1.13:15-0.97:145:31Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon10:034.510:294.53:29-0.83:57-0.77:145:32Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:484.311:194.44:15-0.54:39-0.57:145:33Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:354.15:04-0.25:22-0.37:135:34Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu12:094.312:234.05:560.06:07-0.17:135:35Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:594.31:133.86:510.26:560.07:125:36Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:504.32:043.87:470.37:480.17:115:37Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:424.22:573.78:420.38:400.07:115:38Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon3:364.33:503.89:350.29:33-0.17:105:39Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue4:314.34:433.810:250.110:24-0.27:105:40Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed5:224.45:323.911:130.011:13-0.37:095:41Waning Crescent31Wed
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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