Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:44 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 54m at 9:21 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Jan 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:444.43:574.09:360.29:43-0.17:175:14Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri4:354.54:474.010:270.110:29-0.27:175:15Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat5:244.65:354.011:16-0.111:15-0.37:175:15Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:084.76:184.012:03-0.27:175:16New Moon4Sun
5Mon6:494.76:574.012:00-0.512:49-0.37:175:17New Moon5Mon
6Tue7:264.87:324.012:44-0.61:33-0.47:175:18New Moon6Tue
7Wed7:584.88:044.11:28-0.72:16-0.57:175:19New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:284.88:384.12:13-0.72:59-0.57:175:19Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri9:054.89:214.12:58-0.73:41-0.67:175:20Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat9:524.710:164.23:45-0.64:27-0.57:175:21Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:514.611:234.24:38-0.55:16-0.57:175:22First Quarter11Sun
12Mon11:584.45:40-0.36:12-0.57:175:23First Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:344.31:034.36:48-0.27:11-0.57:175:24First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:404.42:054.27:55-0.28:10-0.67:175:25First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:444.63:064.28:59-0.39:10-0.77:165:26Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri3:474.74:074.210:00-0.510:07-0.97:165:27Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:494.85:064.210:57-0.611:03-1.07:165:28Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:464.96:004.311:51-0.811:56-1.07:165:29Full Moon18Sun
19Mon6:374.96:514.312:42-0.87:155:30Full Moon19Mon
20Tue7:264.97:404.312:46-1.01:30-0.87:155:30Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:124.88:284.31:35-1.02:16-0.87:145:31Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:574.69:164.22:21-0.82:59-0.67:145:32Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri9:414.510:034.23:04-0.73:40-0.57:145:33Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat10:254.310:504.13:46-0.44:19-0.37:135:34Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:104.211:394.04:29-0.24:58-0.17:135:35Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:564.05:150.15:380.17:125:36Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:294.012:443.96:070.36:220.17:115:37Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:194.01:343.87:030.47:100.17:115:38Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:094.12:243.78:010.48:020.17:105:39Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:014.13:163.78:570.38:560.07:095:40Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat3:554.24:093.79:520.19:50-0.27:095:41Waning Crescent31Sat
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 12:32 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 96% 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 (96% 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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