Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:36 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 56m at 9:32 pm (5.4 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 - Jan 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:055.09:244.32:46-0.93:29-0.77:175:14Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri9:574.910:224.33:35-0.84:17-0.77:175:14Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:564.711:274.34:29-0.75:07-0.67:175:15Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:584.65:28-0.56:02-0.67:175:16First Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:314.412:584.56:33-0.47:00-0.67:175:17First Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:334.51:564.47:38-0.37:58-0.77:175:18First Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:334.62:534.38:40-0.48:55-0.87:175:18Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu3:324.73:514.39:40-0.59:51-0.87:175:19Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri4:314.84:474.310:36-0.610:45-0.97:175:20Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat5:264.95:414.311:30-0.711:36-0.97:175:21Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:174.96:304.412:20-0.77:175:22Full Moon11Sun
12Mon7:044.97:184.412:25-0.91:08-0.77:175:23Full Moon12Mon
13Tue7:484.88:044.31:12-0.91:53-0.77:175:24Full Moon13Tue
14Wed8:314.78:504.21:57-0.72:36-0.67:175:25Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu9:144.59:354.12:38-0.63:16-0.47:165:26Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri9:564.410:204.13:18-0.43:53-0.27:165:27Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:384.211:064.03:56-0.24:29-0.17:165:27Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:214.011:543.94:360.05:040.17:165:28Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:063.95:210.25:430.17:155:29Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue12:433.912:543.86:160.46:280.17:155:30Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:324.01:433.87:170.47:220.17:145:31Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:234.02:343.78:180.48:190.07:145:32Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:154.13:283.79:170.29:16-0.27:145:33Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat4:104.34:243.810:130.010:13-0.47:135:34Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:034.55:164.011:06-0.311:08-0.67:135:35Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:534.76:054.111:57-0.57:125:36New Moon26Mon
27Tue6:394.86:514.212:00-0.912:47-0.87:115:37New Moon27Tue
28Wed7:244.97:374.412:52-1.11:35-0.97:115:38New Moon28Wed
29Thu8:105.08:254.41:43-1.22:22-1.17:105:39New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:594.99:174.52:34-1.33:08-1.17:105:40Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat9:514.810:144.53:25-1.23:55-1.17:095:41Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 12:34 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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