Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : 8:06 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 6m at 2:17 pm (5.0 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 - Nov 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:055.28:264.51:370.42:290.76:315:19Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue8:095.28:434.52:120.43:080.76:325:18Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed8:345.29:114.52:480.43:480.86:335:17Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu9:175.29:574.53:270.44:310.86:345:16Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:095.210:594.54:130.45:210.86:355:16Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat11:135.15:090.56:190.76:365:15Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:184.612:325.16:190.57:180.66:375:14Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:304.81:475.17:320.58:160.36:375:13Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:345.02:535.18:410.39:130.16:385:12Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed3:375.33:555.19:450.110:08-0.26:395:12Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu4:385.64:555.110:46-0.111:02-0.46:405:11Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri5:355.85:515.111:43-0.311:55-0.56:415:10New Moon12Fri
13Sat6:295.96:435.012:38-0.36:425:10New Moon13Sat
14Sun7:215.87:344.912:47-0.61:31-0.36:435:09New Moon14Sun
15Mon8:145.78:274.81:37-0.52:22-0.36:445:08Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue9:075.59:214.72:27-0.43:11-0.16:455:08Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed10:005.310:164.63:15-0.23:590.16:465:07Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu10:535.111:114.54:040.14:480.36:475:07Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:454.94:540.45:370.56:485:06First Quarter19Fri
20Sat12:064.512:364.85:480.66:280.56:495:06First Quarter20Sat
21Sun12:594.61:264.76:450.77:190.66:505:05First Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:524.62:154.77:420.88:080.56:515:05First Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:434.73:044.68:370.78:550.46:515:05Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed3:344.83:544.69:300.69:410.36:525:04Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu4:255.04:434.510:210.510:250.26:535:04Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri5:145.05:314.511:100.411:090.16:545:04Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:595.16:144.511:560.311:510.16:555:03Full Moon27Sat
28Sun6:405.16:554.412:410.26:565:03Full Moon28Sun
29Mon7:165.07:324.312:320.01:250.26:575:03Full Moon29Mon
30Tue7:455.08:054.31:130.02:070.26:585:03Full Moon30Tue
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 5:11 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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