Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 23m at 11:27 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 6:27 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Jul 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:384.011:064.65:160.55:030.66:048:27Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:144.25:480.45:500.86:048:26First Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:004.36:250.46:500.96:058:26First Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:434.41:534.57:110.38:010.96:058:26First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:424.32:494.88:050.29:130.96:068:26First Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:454.23:485.09:040.110:210.76:068:26Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue3:524.14:535.110:070.011:240.56:078:26Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:034.15:585.311:12-0.16:078:26Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:124.17:005.512:230.212:14-0.26:088:25Full Moon9Thu
10Fri7:144.27:585.51:200.01:14-0.46:088:25Full Moon10Fri
11Sat8:124.38:555.62:14-0.22:11-0.56:098:25Full Moon11Sat
12Sun9:124.49:525.53:06-0.43:07-0.56:108:25Full Moon12Sun
13Mon10:124.510:475.43:55-0.54:01-0.56:108:24Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:124.611:395.24:43-0.54:55-0.36:118:24Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:094.85:31-0.55:49-0.16:118:23Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:305.01:054.96:19-0.46:470.26:128:23Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:204.81:585.07:08-0.37:460.46:138:23Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:094.62:485.17:59-0.28:440.56:138:22Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:584.53:385.18:49-0.19:400.56:148:22Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:474.44:285.29:380.010:340.56:158:21Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:394.35:195.210:280.111:250.46:158:20Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:314.36:095.211:160.16:168:20Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu6:214.36:575.212:140.412:040.26:178:19Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri7:094.37:405.11:010.312:490.26:178:19New Moon24Fri
25Sat7:544.38:215.11:450.31:330.26:188:18New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:374.38:585.02:270.42:140.36:198:17New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:174.29:294.83:050.42:530.36:198:17New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:544.29:464.83:400.43:310.46:208:16Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:224.39:594.74:110.44:080.56:218:15Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:414.410:324.74:400.44:470.76:218:14Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri11:144.511:164.65:100.35:320.86:228:14Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 2:57 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 92% 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 Waxing Gibbous (92% 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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