Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 50m at 5:32 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 11:38 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Dec 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:574.511:354.24:270.65:200.66:595:03First Quarter1Sat
2Sun11:454.45:180.76:060.66:595:03First Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:294.312:434.46:240.86:580.47:005:03First Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:264.41:434.37:380.87:540.37:015:03First Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:224.62:444.38:460.68:520.17:025:03Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu3:224.83:474.39:500.49:50-0.17:035:03Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri4:245.04:484.310:500.210:47-0.37:045:03Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:235.25:454.411:47-0.111:43-0.57:045:03Full Moon8Sat
9Sun6:185.36:394.412:42-0.37:055:03Full Moon9Sun
10Mon7:135.47:344.512:39-0.71:35-0.47:065:03Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:095.48:304.51:33-0.82:27-0.57:075:03Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed9:075.39:304.52:27-0.83:17-0.67:075:03Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:055.110:304.53:20-0.84:07-0.57:085:04Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:024.911:304.64:14-0.64:57-0.47:095:04Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat11:574.85:11-0.35:50-0.47:095:04Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:284.612:494.66:11-0.16:44-0.37:105:05Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:234.71:414.57:120.07:37-0.37:115:05Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:174.82:314.48:110.08:29-0.37:115:05Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:104.93:224.39:070.09:20-0.37:125:06Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:024.94:134.310:01-0.110:09-0.37:125:06Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:535.05:044.310:51-0.110:56-0.37:135:07Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:415.05:514.311:39-0.211:41-0.37:135:07New Moon22Sat
23Sun6:265.06:364.312:25-0.27:145:08New Moon23Sun
24Mon7:094.97:194.212:24-0.31:08-0.27:145:08New Moon24Mon
25Tue7:504.87:594.11:05-0.31:49-0.17:155:09New Moon25Tue
26Wed8:274.78:364.11:44-0.22:270.07:155:09Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:004.59:084.02:19-0.23:010.07:155:10Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri9:234.49:284.02:53-0.13:320.07:165:11Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat9:324.49:484.03:270.04:020.07:165:11Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:034.310:284.14:040.14:340.07:165:12Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon10:494.211:194.24:500.35:170.07:165:13First Quarter31Mon
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 8:35 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (66% illuminated). This places Bald Head, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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