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 5h 26m 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 - Feb 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:304.41:004.07:180.07:27-0.47:085:42Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:534.42:184.08:26-0.18:35-0.57:085:43Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:084.63:294.19:30-0.49:40-0.77:075:44Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:184.74:364.210:30-0.610:41-1.07:065:45Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:214.95:374.411:26-0.911:39-1.27:055:46Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:185.06:334.612:20-1.17:045:47New Moon6Mon
7Tue7:105.17:254.712:34-1.41:10-1.27:045:48New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:005.08:174.71:26-1.41:59-1.37:035:49New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:484.99:084.72:17-1.32:45-1.27:025:50Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri9:364.79:584.63:05-1.13:29-1.07:015:51Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:234.610:484.53:53-0.94:13-0.87:005:52Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:114.411:384.44:41-0.54:57-0.56:595:53Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:014.25:32-0.25:43-0.26:585:53First Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:304.312:514.16:260.06:33-0.16:575:54First Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:224.31:434.07:220.27:250.06:565:55First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:144.22:354.08:160.28:180.06:555:56First Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:074.33:284.09:100.19:110.06:545:57Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:014.34:214.110:000.010:03-0.26:535:58Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun4:534.45:124.210:49-0.110:52-0.36:525:59Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:424.45:594.311:34-0.211:39-0.46:516:00Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:254.56:424.312:18-0.36:506:01Full Moon21Tue
22Wed7:034.57:204.412:24-0.512:59-0.46:486:02Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:364.57:544.41:07-0.61:38-0.46:476:03Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:014.58:184.51:50-0.62:15-0.56:466:03Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:194.58:374.52:33-0.62:52-0.56:456:04Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun8:504.49:124.63:16-0.53:29-0.56:446:05Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:354.410:004.64:02-0.44:10-0.46:436:06Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:304.311:014.64:55-0.24:59-0.46:416:07Third Quarter28Tue
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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