Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 00m at 8:06 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:24 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Sep 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:185.08:405.21:570.22:130.36:457:37Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:005.09:195.02:350.32:550.56:467:36Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:395.09:554.93:110.43:350.66:477:35Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:154.910:284.73:420.54:130.86:477:33Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:404.910:544.64:100.54:501.06:487:32Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:454.911:144.54:370.65:301.26:497:31Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:184.911:554.45:100.66:161.36:497:29Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:084.95:520.67:141.36:507:28Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:554.41:135.06:470.68:181.36:517:27Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:084.42:325.17:550.69:191.16:517:25Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:144.53:445.29:070.510:180.86:527:24Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun4:184.74:505.310:160.311:130.56:537:22Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:214.95:515.511:190.16:547:21Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:195.26:455.612:060.212:19-0.16:547:20New Moon14Tue
15Wed7:135.57:355.712:57-0.11:16-0.36:557:18New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:065.78:255.61:47-0.32:12-0.36:567:17New Moon16Thu
17Fri8:595.89:165.52:36-0.43:06-0.36:567:16New Moon17Fri
18Sat9:545.810:095.33:24-0.53:59-0.26:577:14Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:515.711:055.14:12-0.44:510.06:587:13Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:505.65:01-0.25:450.36:587:11Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:034.912:495.55:530.16:420.66:597:10First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:014.81:475.46:490.37:400.77:007:09First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:594.82:425.37:490.58:370.87:007:07First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:544.83:345.38:480.69:320.77:017:06First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:484.94:265.39:440.610:240.67:027:04Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:415.05:165.310:380.511:120.57:037:03Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:345.16:045.311:290.511:580.47:037:02Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:245.36:495.312:170.47:047:00Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:095.37:315.312:410.41:040.57:056:59Full Moon29Wed
30Thu7:525.48:115.21:220.41:480.57:056:57Full Moon30Thu
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 11:15 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 minimum.

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 (52% illuminated). This places Bald Head, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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