Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 40m at 4:23 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 10:50 am (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Jan 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:574.74:134.39:59-0.210:06-0.57:175:13Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue4:484.75:034.310:49-0.310:53-0.57:175:14Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed5:374.85:514.311:37-0.311:38-0.57:175:15Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu6:224.86:364.312:22-0.37:175:16Full Moon4Thu
5Fri7:054.77:194.212:21-0.51:05-0.37:175:16Full Moon5Fri
6Sat7:444.68:004.21:02-0.51:46-0.37:175:17Full Moon6Sat
7Sun8:194.58:374.11:40-0.42:23-0.27:175:18Full Moon7Sun
8Mon8:454.49:074.02:17-0.42:58-0.27:175:19Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue8:474.39:174.02:52-0.33:30-0.17:175:20Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed9:104.49:394.03:27-0.24:01-0.17:175:21Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu9:514.310:234.14:06-0.14:35-0.17:175:21Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri10:414.311:184.24:550.05:19-0.27:175:22Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat11:394.25:580.16:16-0.27:175:23Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:254.312:494.17:130.27:23-0.37:175:24Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:444.42:054.08:240.08:31-0.47:175:25Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue3:004.53:204.09:29-0.29:37-0.77:165:26Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed4:124.74:314.110:30-0.510:38-0.97:165:27Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu5:174.95:334.311:28-0.811:37-1.27:165:28Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri6:155.16:304.412:22-1.07:155:29New Moon19Fri
20Sat7:105.27:254.612:33-1.41:14-1.27:155:30New Moon20Sat
21Sun8:025.28:194.61:27-1.52:05-1.37:155:31New Moon21Sun
22Mon8:545.19:134.62:19-1.52:53-1.37:145:32Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue9:454.910:074.63:10-1.33:40-1.27:145:33Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed10:354.711:014.54:00-1.04:26-1.07:135:34Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu11:264.511:554.54:52-0.75:14-0.77:135:35First Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:174.35:46-0.46:05-0.57:125:36First Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:484.41:074.26:43-0.26:57-0.47:125:37First Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:404.41:584.17:40-0.17:50-0.37:115:38First Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:324.42:504.18:35-0.18:42-0.37:115:39Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue3:254.43:434.19:28-0.19:33-0.37:105:40Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed4:184.44:354.110:19-0.210:22-0.47:095:41Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 7:36 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated). This places Bald Head, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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