Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:18 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 30m at 9:41 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Oct 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:355.27:475.21:050.41:240.47:066:57New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:125.38:185.21:460.32:100.47:076:55New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:425.38:435.12:260.32:560.47:076:54New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:065.49:125.13:060.23:420.47:086:53Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu9:365.49:545.03:470.24:290.57:096:51Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:225.410:474.94:290.25:190.67:096:50Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:245.411:584.85:170.36:150.77:106:49Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:505.46:140.47:160.77:116:47First Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:184.82:045.47:210.58:190.67:126:46First Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:284.93:095.48:290.49:190.57:126:45First Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:315.04:095.59:340.310:160.27:136:43Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:335.25:085.610:360.111:110.07:146:42Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:325.46:035.611:340.07:156:41Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:285.66:545.612:03-0.212:29-0.27:166:39Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:195.77:415.612:52-0.31:21-0.27:166:38Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:075.88:275.41:40-0.32:12-0.17:176:37Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:545.79:125.32:26-0.23:000.07:186:36Full Moon17Tue
18Wed9:405.69:595.13:090.03:470.27:196:35Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:265.410:464.93:510.24:310.47:206:33Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:135.311:354.84:300.45:160.77:206:32Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:015.15:090.66:010.97:216:31Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:254.712:525.05:500.86:501.17:226:30Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:174.61:434.96:361.07:411.27:236:29Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:104.62:344.97:321.08:321.17:246:28Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:014.73:244.98:311.09:221.07:256:27Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:524.84:134.99:280.910:100.97:256:26Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:434.95:024.910:240.810:580.77:266:24Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:335.05:505.011:180.711:440.57:276:23Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:205.25:345.011:090.511:280.36:285:22Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:035.36:145.012:000.36:295:21New Moon30Mon
31Tue6:425.46:515.012:130.112:490.26:305:20New Moon31Tue
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 12:59 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 91% 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 (91% 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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