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 5h 21m 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 - Dec 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:494.89:284.02:510.23:560.66:595:03Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:304.810:114.03:300.24:370.66:595:03Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:214.811:104.14:150.25:240.67:005:03Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed11:234.85:110.36:180.57:015:03Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:224.212:344.76:200.47:150.37:025:03Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:304.41:434.77:340.38:120.07:035:03Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:334.72:484.68:440.29:08-0.27:045:03Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun3:365.03:514.69:490.010:04-0.47:045:03Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:375.24:524.510:51-0.210:59-0.67:055:03Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:365.45:494.511:49-0.411:53-0.77:065:03New Moon10Tue
11Wed6:315.56:434.512:44-0.57:075:03New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:255.57:364.412:46-0.81:38-0.57:075:03New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:195.48:314.31:39-0.82:29-0.57:085:04Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:155.29:274.22:30-0.73:18-0.47:095:04Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:105.010:244.23:20-0.54:07-0.27:095:04Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:034.811:204.14:11-0.24:560.07:105:05Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:554.65:030.15:460.17:115:05First Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:164.212:464.46:000.36:370.27:115:05First Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:104.21:344.36:580.47:270.27:125:06First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:024.32:234.27:560.58:150.17:125:06First Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:544.43:124.28:510.49:020.17:135:07Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun3:454.54:034.19:450.39:480.07:135:07Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:374.64:534.110:350.210:33-0.17:145:08Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:254.75:404.111:240.111:16-0.17:145:08Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:114.86:254.012:100.07:155:09Full Moon25Wed
26Thu6:524.77:064.012:540.07:155:09Full Moon26Thu
27Fri7:304.77:453.912:40-0.21:360.07:155:10Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:024.68:193.91:20-0.32:170.07:165:11Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:244.68:473.92:00-0.32:560.07:165:11Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:444.69:163.92:40-0.33:34-0.17:165:12Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue9:214.69:444.03:21-0.34:13-0.17:165:13Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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