Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 34m at 8:13 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 3:06 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Oct 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:135.45:200.46:070.87:066:56First Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:254.71:075.26:080.77:011.07:076:54First Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:204.72:005.17:020.97:551.17:086:53First Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:144.72:525.17:581.08:481.17:086:52First Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:074.73:425.18:551.09:391.07:096:50Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue3:594.84:325.19:490.910:270.97:106:49Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed4:514.95:225.110:420.811:130.87:116:48Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu5:435.16:095.111:320.811:560.77:116:46Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri6:305.26:525.112:200.77:126:45Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat7:145.37:325.012:370.61:060.77:136:44Full Moon10Sat
11Sun7:525.38:084.91:160.51:510.77:146:43Full Moon11Sun
12Mon8:245.38:394.81:530.52:350.77:156:41Full Moon12Mon
13Tue8:435.39:024.72:300.43:180.77:156:40Full Moon13Tue
14Wed8:585.49:274.73:070.44:010.87:166:39Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu9:325.410:064.63:460.44:460.87:176:38Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:195.411:004.64:280.45:350.97:186:36Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:185.35:170.56:301.07:186:35Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:144.612:385.26:160.57:310.97:196:34Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:354.62:055.27:270.68:320.77:206:33Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:434.83:125.38:390.59:300.57:216:32Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:465.14:135.39:450.310:260.27:226:30Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu4:475.35:125.410:480.111:190.07:236:29Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri5:465.66:075.411:470.07:236:28Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat6:415.86:585.312:10-0.212:43-0.17:246:27New Moon24Sat
25Sun6:325.96:475.31:00-0.312:36-0.26:255:26New Moon25Sun
26Mon7:215.97:345.112:49-0.31:28-0.16:265:25New Moon26Mon
27Tue8:105.88:225.01:36-0.22:170.06:275:24Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed8:595.69:114.82:220.03:040.26:285:23Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu9:485.410:024.73:060.23:500.56:295:22Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri10:395.210:544.63:490.44:370.76:305:21Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat11:315.011:484.54:340.75:250.96:305:20First 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 11:39 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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