Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 32m at 4:53 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 10:46 am (4.7 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 - Feb 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:104.68:244.41:38-0.82:07-0.77:095:41New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:514.59:074.32:20-0.72:45-0.57:085:42Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue9:314.39:484.23:00-0.53:20-0.47:075:43Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:114.210:284.13:38-0.33:51-0.27:065:44Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:514.011:084.14:160.04:20-0.17:065:45Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:333.911:504.04:570.24:51-0.17:055:46First Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:193.85:460.45:310.07:045:47First Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:364.01:093.76:450.56:250.07:035:48First Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:284.02:023.77:470.57:300.07:025:49First Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:254.12:573.78:470.38:36-0.17:015:50Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed3:254.23:553.89:440.19:40-0.37:005:51Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:254.34:514.010:39-0.110:39-0.67:005:52Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:204.55:434.211:30-0.411:35-0.86:595:53Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:104.76:314.512:20-0.76:585:54Full Moon14Sat
15Sun6:564.87:194.712:29-1.11:08-0.96:575:55Full Moon15Sun
16Mon7:424.98:074.81:22-1.21:55-1.16:565:56Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:294.88:584.92:13-1.32:41-1.26:545:57Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:204.79:534.93:05-1.23:28-1.16:535:58Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:144.510:514.83:57-1.04:16-1.06:525:59Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:114.311:514.74:52-0.85:07-0.86:515:59Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:114.25:51-0.56:05-0.66:506:00Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:524.61:104.16:52-0.37:06-0.46:496:01Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:524.62:084.17:53-0.28:06-0.46:486:02Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:504.53:064.28:51-0.39:05-0.46:476:03Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed3:484.64:034.39:47-0.410:01-0.56:466:04Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:434.64:574.410:39-0.510:54-0.66:446:05Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:334.75:474.511:27-0.511:43-0.66:436:06Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:194.76:344.612:12-0.66:426:06New Moon28Sat
29Sun7:024.77:174.712:30-0.712:55-0.66:416:07New Moon29Sun
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 7:49 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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