Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 27m at 1:00 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 7:54 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Nov 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:525.09:324.32:370.63:401.06:315:19Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:115.09:554.23:080.74:191.16:325:18Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun9:515.010:384.23:450.75:031.26:335:17Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:435.011:424.24:300.75:551.26:345:16Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue11:495.05:270.86:541.16:355:16Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:554.31:085.06:390.87:520.96:365:15Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:004.52:175.17:530.78:480.66:365:14Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri3:014.83:205.19:030.59:420.36:375:13Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:025.14:215.110:070.210:340.06:385:12Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:005.45:175.111:070.011:25-0.36:395:12Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:545.76:105.112:05-0.26:405:11New Moon11Mon
12Tue6:465.97:005.012:16-0.41:01-0.36:415:10New Moon12Tue
13Wed7:385.97:524.81:06-0.51:55-0.36:425:10New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:335.88:484.71:57-0.52:47-0.26:435:09Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri9:315.69:464.52:48-0.33:390.06:445:08Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:315.410:464.43:39-0.14:310.26:455:08Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:315.211:474.44:320.15:250.46:465:07First Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:285.05:290.46:210.56:475:07First Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:454.41:214.96:300.57:160.56:485:06First Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:414.52:124.87:310.68:080.56:495:06First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:344.63:014.88:280.68:570.36:505:05Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri3:274.83:504.79:230.59:440.26:515:05Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:184.94:384.710:150.410:280.26:515:05Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:085.15:254.711:040.311:100.16:525:04Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:535.26:094.611:510.311:500.16:535:04Full Moon25Mon
26Tue6:365.26:514.512:360.36:545:04Full Moon26Tue
27Wed7:155.17:304.312:290.11:190.36:555:03Full Moon27Wed
28Thu7:505.08:074.21:050.22:010.46:565:03Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:184.98:404.11:410.22:400.46:575:03Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat8:294.89:044.02:150.23:180.56:585:03Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 4:27 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 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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