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 3h 26m 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 - Nov 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:185.57:275.012:570.01:380.16:315:19New Moon1Wed
2Thu7:555.58:084.91:42-0.12:270.16:325:19Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri8:375.58:574.82:29-0.13:160.16:335:18Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat9:325.59:594.73:16-0.14:070.26:335:17Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:415.411:094.74:080.05:010.36:345:16Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:515.35:060.25:590.36:355:15First Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:184.712:555.36:100.36:590.26:365:14First Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:214.81:545.37:160.27:570.16:375:13First Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:215.02:505.28:190.28:52-0.16:385:13Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri3:195.23:455.29:190.09:46-0.26:395:12Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat4:165.44:395.210:16-0.110:37-0.46:405:11Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:095.55:295.211:10-0.211:25-0.46:415:10Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:595.66:165.212:01-0.26:425:10Full Moon13Mon
14Tue6:455.67:015.112:12-0.412:50-0.26:435:09Full Moon14Tue
15Wed7:305.57:465.012:57-0.31:37-0.16:445:09Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:135.48:314.81:40-0.12:220.06:455:08Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:565.29:164.62:200.03:040.26:465:07Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:395.110:024.52:580.23:450.46:475:07Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:224.910:504.43:340.44:250.66:475:06Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:074.711:394.34:090.65:070.86:485:06Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:554.64:490.75:510.96:495:05Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:304.312:444.65:390.86:400.86:505:05Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:214.41:324.56:410.87:300.76:515:05Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:104.42:214.57:450.88:210.66:525:04Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:004.63:104.58:470.79:120.46:535:04Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:524.74:024.59:460.510:020.16:545:04Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:424.94:534.610:420.310:53-0.16:555:03Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:315.15:414.611:360.111:42-0.36:565:03New Moon28Tue
29Wed6:165.36:274.712:28-0.26:575:03New Moon29Wed
30Thu7:015.47:144.712:32-0.41:20-0.36:585:03New Moon30Thu
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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