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 : 2:48 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 39m at 8:56 am (4.5 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 - Sep 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:254.44:075.09:080.610:170.96:457:38Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:204.55:025.210:110.511:120.76:467:36Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:184.65:565.411:120.36:477:35Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:124.86:465.512:040.412:100.16:477:34Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:035.07:345.612:540.11:05-0.16:487:32Full Moon5Sat
6Sun7:525.28:205.71:44-0.12:00-0.26:497:31Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:425.49:095.62:32-0.32:53-0.36:497:30Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:345.510:005.53:19-0.43:46-0.36:507:28Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:315.510:555.34:06-0.54:38-0.16:517:27Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:305.511:535.24:54-0.45:330.16:517:26Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:315.55:45-0.26:310.36:527:24Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:525.01:325.56:400.07:310.46:537:23Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:504.92:305.47:390.18:310.56:537:21Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:474.93:265.48:380.29:290.56:547:20Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:424.94:215.49:360.210:240.46:557:19Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed4:385.05:155.410:320.211:170.36:557:17Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:325.16:055.511:260.26:567:16Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:245.26:525.512:060.212:160.26:577:14Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:125.37:355.512:520.21:040.26:587:13New Moon19Sat
20Sun7:575.38:175.41:360.21:500.36:587:12New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:405.38:575.22:170.32:340.46:597:10New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:225.39:355.12:550.43:150.57:007:09New Moon22Tue
23Wed10:025.210:124.93:300.53:550.77:007:07Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:395.110:444.74:010.64:330.97:017:06Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:115.011:084.64:280.75:101.07:027:05Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:184.911:324.54:550.85:521.27:027:03Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:495.05:300.86:421.37:037:02First Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:214.512:475.06:170.97:411.37:047:00First Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:294.52:075.07:200.98:431.27:046:59First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:384.63:165.28:330.89:421.07:056:58First Quarter30Wed
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 11:52 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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