Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 07m at 3:36 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:54 am (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Oct 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:045.38:195.21:340.41:530.57:066:56New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:435.38:535.02:120.52:350.57:076:55New Moon2Thu
3Fri9:175.29:194.92:470.53:160.67:086:53New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:375.19:284.83:200.53:550.77:086:52Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:375.29:524.83:500.64:340.97:096:51Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:105.210:344.84:230.65:160.97:106:49Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:575.311:274.75:010.66:061.07:116:48Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:555.35:500.67:061.07:116:47First Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:324.71:105.36:540.78:100.97:126:45First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:554.72:395.38:100.69:120.77:136:44First Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:114.93:505.49:220.510:110.47:146:43Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:185.14:545.510:280.311:080.17:146:42Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:225.35:555.611:300.07:156:40Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:225.66:505.712:01-0.112:28-0.27:166:39Full Moon14Tue
15Wed7:175.87:425.712:53-0.41:24-0.37:176:38Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:095.98:325.61:44-0.52:18-0.47:176:37Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:025.99:235.42:33-0.53:11-0.37:186:35Full Moon17Fri
18Sat9:545.810:155.23:22-0.44:02-0.17:196:34Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:485.711:085.14:09-0.24:510.17:206:33Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:425.54:560.15:420.47:216:32Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:034.912:365.35:450.36:340.67:226:31Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:574.81:305.26:370.67:280.87:226:29Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:514.82:225.17:320.88:220.87:236:28Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:444.93:125.18:290.89:140.87:246:27Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:364.94:025.19:230.810:030.77:256:26Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:285.03:525.19:160.79:500.66:265:25Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:195.24:415.110:070.610:350.56:275:24Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:095.35:275.110:560.511:170.46:285:23Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:555.36:105.011:430.511:580.36:285:22New Moon29Wed
30Thu6:375.46:494.912:280.46:295:21New Moon30Thu
31Fri7:165.37:244.812:370.31:120.46:305:20New Moon31Fri
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 6:45 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 2% 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 New Moon (2% 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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