Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 13m at 10:47 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:55 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Nov 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:375.18:434.32:050.63:010.96:315:19Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu8:445.19:044.32:370.63:401.06:325:18Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri9:155.19:424.33:120.64:201.06:335:17Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:035.010:354.33:530.65:061.16:345:16First Quarter4Sat
5Sun11:035.011:434.44:430.76:011.06:355:16First Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:195.05:470.77:000.86:365:15First Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:594.51:335.07:030.77:570.66:375:14First Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:074.82:365.18:160.68:530.36:375:13Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu3:105.03:375.19:230.49:480.06:385:12Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri4:125.34:375.110:260.210:41-0.26:395:12Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat5:115.65:325.011:250.011:33-0.46:405:11Full Moon11Sat
12Sun6:055.86:255.012:22-0.26:415:10Full Moon12Sun
13Mon6:585.97:174.912:25-0.51:17-0.26:425:10Full Moon13Mon
14Tue7:515.88:104.71:16-0.52:10-0.16:435:09Full Moon14Tue
15Wed8:475.69:054.62:07-0.43:010.06:445:08Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu9:445.410:024.52:58-0.23:510.26:455:08Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:425.111:004.53:480.04:420.46:465:07Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:384.911:584.44:400.35:340.56:475:07Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:324.85:360.56:270.66:485:06Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:544.51:224.76:350.77:200.66:495:06Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:484.62:114.67:340.78:090.56:505:05Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:394.72:594.68:300.78:570.46:515:05Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu3:314.83:484.59:240.69:420.46:515:05Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:225.04:374.510:150.510:260.36:525:04Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat5:115.15:244.411:040.411:080.26:535:04Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun5:565.26:084.411:510.411:480.26:545:04New Moon26Sun
27Mon6:395.16:494.312:360.36:555:03New Moon27Mon
28Tue7:185.17:274.212:280.21:190.36:565:03New Moon28Tue
29Wed7:525.07:594.11:060.22:010.46:575:03New Moon29Wed
30Thu8:194.98:254.11:440.22:410.46:585:03Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 1:51 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 79% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (79% illuminated). This places Bald Head, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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