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 52m 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 - Dec 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:405.34:554.810:37-0.210:55-0.66:585:03Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:325.45:454.811:31-0.311:43-0.66:595:03New Moon2Fri
3Sat6:205.56:314.712:22-0.47:005:03New Moon3Sat
4Sun7:065.57:174.612:29-0.51:11-0.37:015:03New Moon4Sun
5Mon7:505.38:024.51:14-0.41:57-0.27:025:03New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:345.28:474.31:57-0.22:41-0.17:025:03Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed9:185.09:324.22:37-0.13:230.17:035:03Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu10:034.810:194.13:150.14:030.37:045:03Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:494.611:084.03:510.34:440.57:055:03Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:364.511:584.04:290.55:250.67:055:03First Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:244.45:140.66:100.67:065:03First Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:494.01:124.36:110.76:580.67:075:03First Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:394.12:004.27:160.87:460.57:085:04First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:294.22:484.28:190.78:350.37:085:04Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu3:194.33:384.19:190.69:250.17:095:04Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri4:114.54:294.110:160.410:16-0.17:105:04Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat5:004.75:194.111:110.211:06-0.37:105:05Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:474.96:054.212:030.07:115:05Full Moon18Sun
19Mon6:305.06:514.212:54-0.27:115:06Full Moon19Mon
20Tue7:145.17:374.212:46-0.61:45-0.47:125:06Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:015.18:284.21:37-0.72:34-0.47:135:06Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:565.19:254.22:28-0.83:23-0.57:135:07Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri9:565.010:264.23:20-0.74:13-0.47:135:07Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat10:574.811:294.34:14-0.65:05-0.47:145:08Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:584.75:13-0.46:00-0.47:145:09Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon12:314.412:554.66:16-0.36:56-0.47:155:09Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:304.51:504.57:20-0.27:51-0.57:155:10Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:274.72:434.48:22-0.28:45-0.67:155:10Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu3:234.83:374.39:21-0.39:37-0.77:165:11Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri4:184.94:304.310:17-0.410:28-0.77:165:12Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat5:115.05:214.311:10-0.511:15-0.67:165:12Waning 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 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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