Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : 11:37 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 27m at 5:37 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Dec 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:584.21:194.46:270.97:120.86:595:03Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:494.32:074.37:270.97:590.77:005:03Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:404.42:554.28:250.98:450.67:015:03Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun3:324.53:454.19:220.89:300.47:015:03Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon4:234.74:344.110:150.610:160.37:025:03Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue5:114.85:214.111:070.511:010.27:035:03Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed5:564.96:054.011:560.311:470.17:045:03New Moon7Wed
8Thu6:364.96:444.012:440.27:055:03New Moon8Thu
9Fri7:145.07:224.012:32-0.11:310.17:055:03New Moon9Fri
10Sat7:515.08:004.11:19-0.22:170.07:065:03New Moon10Sat
11Sun8:315.08:444.12:06-0.33:020.07:075:03Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon9:205.09:384.12:53-0.33:48-0.17:075:03Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue10:174.910:414.23:43-0.34:36-0.17:085:04Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed11:184.811:474.34:39-0.25:28-0.17:095:04First Quarter14Wed
15Thu12:194.75:410.06:22-0.27:095:04First Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:514.51:164.66:480.07:18-0.37:105:05First Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:514.72:124.57:540.08:13-0.47:115:05First Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:504.93:084.48:57-0.19:08-0.57:115:05Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon3:485.04:054.39:57-0.210:02-0.67:125:06Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue4:465.15:004.310:53-0.310:55-0.77:125:06Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed5:405.25:524.311:47-0.411:46-0.77:135:07Full Moon21Wed
22Thu6:305.16:414.312:37-0.47:135:07Full Moon22Thu
23Fri7:175.07:284.212:35-0.61:26-0.37:145:08Full Moon23Fri
24Sat8:024.98:154.21:22-0.52:11-0.27:145:08Full Moon24Sat
25Sun8:474.79:024.12:06-0.42:54-0.17:155:09Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon9:304.69:494.02:48-0.23:340.07:155:10Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue10:134.410:364.03:28-0.14:130.27:155:10Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed10:574.211:253.94:070.24:500.37:165:11Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu11:414.14:490.45:270.47:165:12Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri12:153.912:273.95:390.66:080.47:165:12Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat1:054.01:153.86:400.77:175:13Third Quarter31Sat
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 8:37 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 86% 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 (86% 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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