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 2h 45m 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 - Dec 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:025.08:334.31:53-0.12:480.26:595:03Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:265.09:054.32:35-0.13:290.27:005:03Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:085.09:534.33:18-0.14:120.17:005:03Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:004.910:554.44:060.04:590.17:015:03Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:044.95:020.15:520.17:025:03Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:074.512:194.86:090.16:500.07:035:03Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:144.71:284.77:190.17:48-0.27:045:03Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:174.92:324.68:260.18:46-0.47:045:03Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu3:195.13:344.69:29-0.19:44-0.57:055:03Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:205.24:354.510:29-0.310:40-0.77:065:03Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:195.45:324.611:26-0.411:34-0.87:075:03New Moon11Sat
12Sun6:145.46:254.612:20-0.57:075:03New Moon12Sun
13Mon7:055.47:164.512:26-0.81:11-0.67:085:04New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:555.38:064.51:17-0.82:00-0.57:095:04New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:445.18:574.42:06-0.72:47-0.47:095:04Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:334.99:484.32:53-0.53:32-0.37:105:05Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:204.710:394.33:38-0.24:15-0.17:115:05Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:084.511:314.24:240.04:590.17:115:05Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:564.45:120.35:430.27:125:06First Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:234.212:454.26:060.56:300.37:125:06First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:154.31:354.17:020.67:180.37:135:07First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:054.32:244.17:590.68:060.27:135:07First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:574.43:154.08:540.58:550.17:145:08Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri3:494.54:074.09:480.49:440.07:145:08Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:414.54:574.010:390.210:32-0.17:155:09Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:304.65:454.011:280.111:20-0.37:155:10Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:144.76:284.112:14-0.17:155:10Full Moon27Mon
28Tue6:534.77:094.112:06-0.41:00-0.27:165:11Full Moon28Tue
29Wed7:284.87:464.112:52-0.51:44-0.37:165:11Full Moon29Wed
30Thu7:594.88:244.21:38-0.62:26-0.47:165:12Full Moon30Thu
31Fri8:314.88:574.32:24-0.73:09-0.57:165:13Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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