Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 28m at 6:39 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 1:28 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (42% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Mar 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:514.510:274.93:40-1.03:54-0.96:406:08Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:494.411:284.84:34-0.74:45-0.76:396:09Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:504.25:31-0.45:42-0.56:376:09Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:314.712:514.16:33-0.26:44-0.36:366:10Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:324.61:504.17:34-0.27:46-0.36:356:11Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:314.62:484.28:33-0.28:47-0.36:346:12Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon3:294.63:464.39:29-0.39:44-0.46:326:13Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue4:254.64:414.510:21-0.410:38-0.56:316:14Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:174.75:334.711:10-0.511:29-0.66:306:14Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu6:034.76:204.811:56-0.56:286:15New Moon10Thu
11Fri6:464.77:034.912:17-0.612:39-0.56:276:16New Moon11Fri
12Sat7:274.77:454.91:02-0.61:19-0.56:266:17New Moon12Sat
13Sun8:074.68:244.81:45-0.51:56-0.36:246:18New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:464.49:014.72:25-0.32:30-0.26:236:18Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue9:244.39:324.63:03-0.12:59-0.16:226:19Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:004.19:454.53:400.13:250.06:206:20Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:334.09:594.54:160.33:530.16:196:21Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:073.910:394.44:560.54:300.26:186:21First Quarter18Fri
19Sat11:543.911:314.45:450.65:190.36:166:22First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:563.96:450.66:230.36:156:23First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:374.41:574.07:470.67:380.36:146:24First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:584.42:584.28:470.48:500.16:126:24Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed3:144.53:594.49:440.19:56-0.16:116:25Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu4:214.64:574.710:38-0.210:57-0.46:106:26Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:194.85:505.011:29-0.511:54-0.76:086:27Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:114.96:405.312:19-0.76:076:28Full Moon26Sat
27Sun7:014.97:305.412:48-0.91:08-0.86:066:28Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:504.98:215.51:42-1.01:57-0.96:046:29Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:434.79:165.42:34-0.92:45-0.86:036:30Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed9:384.610:135.33:26-0.83:34-0.76:016:31Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu10:374.511:135.14:19-0.64:26-0.46:006:31Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 10:03 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 42% 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 (42% 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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