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 2h 21m 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 - Jan 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:344.69:584.23:34-0.44:14-0.37:175:14Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue10:264.510:594.34:25-0.24:59-0.37:175:14First Quarter2Tue
3Wed11:284.35:250.05:51-0.37:175:15First Quarter3Wed
4Thu12:104.412:384.26:350.16:50-0.37:175:16First Quarter4Thu
5Fri1:214.51:454.07:460.17:52-0.47:175:17First Quarter5Fri
6Sat2:284.62:503.98:520.08:54-0.57:175:18Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun3:354.73:563.99:55-0.29:56-0.67:175:18Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon4:424.84:584.010:54-0.310:54-0.87:175:19Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue5:434.95:564.111:49-0.511:50-0.97:175:20Full Moon9Tue
10Wed6:374.96:494.212:41-0.67:175:21Full Moon10Wed
11Thu7:284.97:394.312:43-0.91:30-0.77:175:22Full Moon11Thu
12Fri8:154.88:294.31:33-0.92:16-0.77:175:23Full Moon12Fri
13Sat9:014.79:184.32:21-0.83:00-0.67:175:24Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun9:454.510:064.23:06-0.63:41-0.57:175:25Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon10:284.310:544.23:50-0.44:20-0.37:165:26Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue11:124.111:434.24:34-0.14:59-0.17:165:26Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed11:584.05:220.15:390.07:165:27Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu12:324.212:463.86:150.36:220.17:165:28Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri1:224.21:353.77:120.47:100.17:155:29Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:134.22:263.68:080.48:010.17:155:30Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun3:054.23:183.69:040.48:550.07:145:31Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon3:594.34:113.69:570.39:49-0.17:145:32Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue4:524.35:033.710:480.110:41-0.37:145:33Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed5:414.45:493.811:35-0.111:31-0.47:135:34Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu6:254.56:313.912:21-0.27:135:35New Moon25Thu
26Fri7:044.67:104.012:19-0.61:05-0.47:125:36New Moon26Fri
27Sat7:394.67:454.11:06-0.71:48-0.67:115:37New Moon27Sat
28Sun8:134.68:224.31:53-0.82:29-0.77:115:38Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon8:484.69:034.42:40-0.83:09-0.77:105:39Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue9:304.59:524.43:28-0.73:51-0.77:105:40Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed10:214.310:504.54:20-0.54:35-0.77:095:41Waxing Crescent31Wed
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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