Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : 2:26 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 16m at 8:40 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Nov 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:005.24:275.49:570.110:31-0.16:315:20Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:585.45:205.410:55-0.111:21-0.36:315:19Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:515.76:095.311:50-0.26:325:18New Moon3Thu
4Fri6:415.86:565.212:10-0.412:42-0.26:335:17New Moon4Fri
5Sat7:285.87:415.112:56-0.31:32-0.26:345:16New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:155.78:274.91:41-0.22:200.06:355:15New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:015.59:144.72:240.03:060.26:365:14Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:485.310:034.53:050.23:510.46:375:14Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:365.110:534.43:450.54:360.76:385:13Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:275.011:464.34:260.75:230.96:395:12First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:194.85:110.96:131.06:405:11First Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:394.31:104.86:041.07:041.06:415:11First Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:314.42:004.77:041.07:540.96:425:10First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:234.52:494.78:031.08:420.86:435:09First Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:144.63:384.78:590.99:280.66:435:09Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:054.74:274.79:540.710:130.46:445:08Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu4:544.95:124.710:460.610:570.36:455:08Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:385.05:554.711:370.411:400.16:465:07Full Moon18Fri
19Sat6:185.16:334.612:260.36:475:06Full Moon19Sat
20Sun6:525.27:104.612:230.01:140.26:485:06Full Moon20Sun
21Mon7:235.37:474.51:07-0.12:020.26:495:06Full Moon21Mon
22Tue7:565.38:294.41:52-0.12:500.16:505:05Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed8:405.39:224.32:38-0.23:390.26:515:05Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:395.210:284.33:27-0.14:300.26:525:04Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:555.111:384.34:210.05:260.36:535:04Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:095.05:230.16:240.26:545:04Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:454.41:135.06:300.27:220.16:555:04Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:464.62:124.97:370.18:19-0.16:565:03Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:454.83:074.98:400.09:13-0.36:565:03Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed3:435.14:024.99:40-0.110:05-0.46:575:03Waning Crescent30Wed
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 11:33 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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