Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : 4:32 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 17m at 10:04 am (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Dec 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:504.710:424.23:540.34:490.66:595:03Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri10:374.711:334.34:370.45:320.56:595:03Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat11:334.65:330.56:250.47:005:03Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun12:404.412:384.66:430.57:230.37:015:03Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:444.51:484.67:560.58:230.17:025:03Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:464.72:574.59:040.39:22-0.27:035:03Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed3:504.94:044.610:080.010:20-0.47:045:03Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu4:525.25:074.611:07-0.211:16-0.67:045:03Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri5:495.46:044.712:04-0.57:055:03New Moon9Fri
10Sat6:445.56:594.712:11-0.812:58-0.77:065:03New Moon10Sat
11Sun7:395.57:544.71:05-1.01:51-0.87:075:03New Moon11Sun
12Mon8:355.48:524.61:59-1.02:43-0.87:075:03Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue9:325.39:514.62:51-0.93:33-0.87:085:04Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed10:285.110:504.63:43-0.84:23-0.67:095:04Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu11:234.911:484.64:37-0.55:14-0.57:095:04First Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:174.85:34-0.36:08-0.47:105:05First Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:444.61:084.76:33-0.17:01-0.37:115:05First Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:384.61:594.67:320.07:54-0.37:115:05First Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:314.72:494.58:280.08:45-0.37:125:06Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue3:234.83:404.49:230.09:34-0.37:125:06Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed4:144.84:304.410:15-0.110:22-0.47:135:07Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu5:054.95:204.411:04-0.211:07-0.47:135:07Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri5:524.96:064.411:51-0.311:51-0.47:145:08Full Moon23Fri
24Sat6:364.96:504.412:35-0.37:145:08Full Moon24Sat
25Sun7:174.87:324.312:33-0.41:18-0.27:155:09Full Moon25Sun
26Mon7:554.78:124.21:12-0.41:58-0.27:155:09Full Moon26Mon
27Tue8:284.68:474.11:50-0.32:35-0.17:155:10Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed8:484.59:144.02:25-0.33:10-0.17:165:11Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu8:504.59:244.03:00-0.23:420.07:165:11Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri9:224.59:564.13:36-0.24:15-0.17:165:12Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat10:074.510:434.24:18-0.14:560.07:165:13Third Quarter31Sat
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 1:18 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 84% 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 maximum.

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 (84% illuminated). This places Bald Head, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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