Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 41m at 3:07 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:474.35:003.810:440.010:42-0.47:085:42Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:364.55:483.911:33-0.311:33-0.67:075:43Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:214.66:314.112:21-0.57:075:44New Moon3Tue
4Wed7:024.77:114.212:22-0.81:07-0.67:065:45New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:414.87:514.31:11-0.91:52-0.87:055:46New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:214.88:324.42:00-1.02:36-0.97:045:47Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:054.89:194.42:48-1.03:20-0.97:035:48Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:544.710:144.53:38-0.94:05-0.97:025:49Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:494.511:164.54:31-0.74:53-0.87:025:50Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:494.35:30-0.55:48-0.67:015:51First Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:224.512:514.26:35-0.36:47-0.67:005:52First Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:274.51:514.17:39-0.37:49-0.56:595:53First Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:294.52:514.18:41-0.38:49-0.66:585:54Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat3:314.63:514.19:41-0.49:48-0.76:575:55Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun4:334.64:494.210:36-0.510:44-0.86:565:56Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:294.75:434.411:29-0.611:37-0.96:555:57Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:194.86:324.512:18-0.76:545:57Full Moon17Tue
18Wed7:044.87:194.512:27-0.91:04-0.76:535:58Full Moon18Wed
19Thu7:474.78:044.51:14-0.81:48-0.76:515:59Full Moon19Thu
20Fri8:294.68:484.51:58-0.72:28-0.56:506:00Full Moon20Fri
21Sat9:104.59:314.42:40-0.63:05-0.46:496:01Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:504.310:134.33:20-0.43:39-0.26:486:02Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:304.110:554.23:59-0.14:100.06:476:03Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:124.011:394.24:390.14:390.16:466:04Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:573.85:230.35:120.26:456:05Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:264.112:463.76:170.55:580.36:436:05Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:164.11:373.77:170.56:590.36:426:06Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:094.12:313.78:160.58:060.26:416:07Third Quarter28Sat
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 6:14 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 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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