Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : 3:41 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 23m at 9:54 am (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Mar 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:184.111:444.55:450.25:36-0.16:406:08Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:274.06:540.36:480.06:386:09Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:014.51:484.08:030.28:05-0.16:376:10Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:304.53:034.19:070.09:16-0.46:366:11Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed3:474.74:134.410:07-0.310:20-0.66:356:11Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu4:544.95:164.611:03-0.611:20-0.96:336:12Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri5:535.06:124.911:57-0.96:326:13New Moon7Fri
8Sat6:465.17:055.112:17-1.212:48-1.16:316:14New Moon8Sat
9Sun7:375.17:585.21:11-1.31:37-1.26:296:15New Moon9Sun
10Mon8:275.08:505.22:04-1.32:25-1.26:286:15Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue9:184.99:425.12:54-1.23:11-1.06:276:16Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:094.710:355.03:45-0.93:57-0.86:256:17Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:014.511:294.84:35-0.64:45-0.56:246:18Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:544.45:29-0.35:36-0.26:236:19First Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:234.712:474.36:240.06:310.16:216:19First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:174.51:414.37:210.17:270.26:206:20First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:114.52:344.38:160.28:230.26:196:21First Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:044.53:274.49:080.19:170.16:176:22Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed3:584.54:204.59:580.010:090.06:166:22Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu4:504.55:114.610:450.010:58-0.16:156:23Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri5:384.65:584.811:30-0.111:44-0.26:136:24Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat6:224.66:424.812:11-0.16:126:25Full Moon22Sat
23Sun7:024.67:224.812:29-0.212:51-0.16:116:25Full Moon23Sun
24Mon7:384.57:574.81:11-0.31:27-0.16:096:26Full Moon24Mon
25Tue8:094.48:234.81:52-0.22:02-0.16:086:27Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:274.38:264.82:32-0.22:33-0.16:076:28Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu8:414.38:494.93:11-0.13:05-0.16:056:28Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri9:154.39:304.93:510.03:410.06:046:29Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:034.310:214.94:370.14:240.06:026:30Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:034.211:244.85:320.25:200.16:016:31Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon12:204.26:360.36:340.26:006:31Third Quarter31Mon
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 12:47 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 (7% 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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