Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : 7:27 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 32m at 12:41 pm (5.0 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 - Mar 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:454.35:004.010:360.210:44-0.16:406:08Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:334.45:474.211:230.011:34-0.36:396:09Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:154.56:284.412:07-0.26:376:10New Moon3Sat
4Sun6:534.57:054.612:23-0.412:49-0.46:366:10New Moon4Sun
5Mon7:284.57:384.71:11-0.51:30-0.66:356:11New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:014.58:114.81:58-0.62:11-0.66:346:12New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:394.48:504.92:46-0.62:52-0.66:326:13Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu9:244.39:384.93:35-0.53:35-0.66:316:14Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:214.210:404.84:27-0.34:23-0.46:306:14Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:284.011:584.75:25-0.15:19-0.36:286:15First Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:384.06:290.16:26-0.16:276:16First Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:134.61:434.17:320.17:35-0.16:266:17First Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:214.62:464.28:340.08:41-0.36:246:18Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed3:254.63:474.49:31-0.29:43-0.46:236:18Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu4:264.74:464.610:25-0.410:40-0.66:226:19Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri5:204.85:404.911:16-0.611:34-0.76:206:20Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:084.86:285.012:03-0.76:196:21Full Moon17Sat
18Sun6:524.87:145.112:24-0.712:48-0.76:186:22Full Moon18Sun
19Mon7:334.77:575.11:12-0.71:30-0.66:166:22Full Moon19Mon
20Tue8:144.68:395.11:57-0.62:10-0.46:156:23Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:554.49:204.92:41-0.42:46-0.26:146:24Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu9:374.310:014.83:22-0.23:190.06:126:25Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri10:204.110:424.64:020.13:490.26:116:25Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat11:064.011:284.44:430.44:190.46:096:26Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:553.95:280.64:570.56:086:27Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon12:204.312:483.96:200.75:510.66:076:28Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:144.21:413.97:150.87:000.76:056:28Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:094.22:344.08:100.78:100.66:046:29Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:034.33:284.29:030.69:140.56:036:30Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri3:574.34:214.49:540.310:130.36:016:31Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat4:494.45:114.610:430.111:080.06:006:31Waning Crescent31Sat
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 4:04 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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