Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:32 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 35m at 11:02 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - May 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:504.84:265.19:57-0.310:23-0.16:227:55Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:464.85:225.310:50-0.411:21-0.26:217:55Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:404.86:165.511:40-0.56:207:56Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:314.77:055.612:15-0.312:29-0.56:207:57Full Moon4Sat
5Sun7:194.77:505.61:07-0.31:15-0.46:197:58Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:044.68:345.51:56-0.32:00-0.36:187:59Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:494.59:185.42:43-0.22:43-0.16:177:59Full Moon7Tue
8Wed9:344.410:015.23:27-0.13:240.16:168:00Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:214.310:445.04:100.14:020.36:158:01Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:084.211:294.84:510.34:380.56:148:02Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:564.25:310.55:140.76:138:02Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:154.612:474.26:120.65:570.96:128:03Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:044.51:394.26:570.76:521.06:128:04Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:544.42:294.37:440.77:571.06:118:05Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:434.43:194.48:330.69:021.06:108:05Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:314.34:084.69:220.510:020.86:098:06Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri4:214.34:584.810:120.311:000.66:098:07Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:134.35:485.011:010.111:560.46:088:08Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:044.36:345.211:510.06:078:08Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:534.37:175.412:490.212:41-0.16:078:09New Moon20Mon
21Tue7:394.48:005.51:400.01:31-0.36:068:10New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:274.48:455.52:31-0.22:22-0.36:068:10New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:194.49:375.53:21-0.33:14-0.46:058:11Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:164.410:365.44:11-0.44:05-0.46:058:12Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:174.511:385.25:00-0.44:59-0.36:048:13Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:194.65:52-0.35:56-0.16:048:13Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:395.11:194.76:46-0.36:590.16:038:14First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:375.02:174.97:41-0.38:020.16:038:15First Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:324.93:125.18:36-0.39:040.16:028:15First Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:254.84:065.39:29-0.410:030.16:028:16Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri4:184.75:005.410:21-0.411:000.06:028:16Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 2:17 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 75% 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 Waning Gibbous (75% 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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