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 : 3:07 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 50m at 9:11 am (4.3 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 - Dec 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:234.89:504.13:230.34:230.56:595:03Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed10:064.810:384.24:020.35:060.56:595:03Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:004.711:394.24:510.45:560.57:005:03First Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:074.75:550.56:540.37:015:03First Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:524.41:214.77:110.47:520.17:025:03First Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:024.62:294.78:230.38:50-0.17:035:03Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon3:074.83:344.79:300.19:47-0.47:045:03Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:125.04:374.710:32-0.210:43-0.67:045:03Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:135.35:364.711:31-0.411:38-0.87:055:03Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:105.56:304.712:27-0.67:065:03Full Moon10Thu
11Fri7:045.57:244.712:31-1.01:22-0.77:075:03Full Moon11Fri
12Sat7:595.58:194.61:24-1.02:14-0.87:075:03Full Moon12Sat
13Sun8:555.49:164.52:16-1.03:05-0.77:085:04Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon9:525.210:144.53:08-0.83:55-0.57:095:04Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:475.011:114.43:59-0.64:46-0.47:095:04Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed11:424.84:52-0.35:38-0.27:105:05Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:084.412:344.65:49-0.16:31-0.17:115:05Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:034.41:254.56:470.17:23-0.17:115:05Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:554.52:144.47:450.28:14-0.17:125:06Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:474.63:044.48:410.29:03-0.17:125:06Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon3:394.73:544.39:340.19:50-0.27:135:07Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:304.84:444.310:250.010:35-0.27:135:07Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:204.95:324.311:14-0.111:19-0.37:145:08Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:064.96:174.212:00-0.27:145:08New Moon24Thu
25Fri6:494.97:004.212:01-0.312:45-0.27:155:09New Moon25Fri
26Sat7:294.87:394.112:42-0.31:27-0.27:155:09New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:064.78:144.01:21-0.32:07-0.27:155:10New Moon27Sun
28Mon8:364.68:413.91:58-0.32:45-0.17:165:11Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue8:484.68:543.92:34-0.33:21-0.17:165:11Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed9:054.69:254.03:10-0.23:58-0.17:165:12Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu9:464.610:084.13:51-0.24:37-0.17:165:13Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 12:09 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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