Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 29m at 11:56 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 6:43 pm (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Mar 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:474.111:054.65:090.25:01-0.26:406:08First Quarter1Thu
2Fri11:524.06:150.36:01-0.16:386:09First Quarter2Fri
3Sat12:114.51:123.97:270.37:16-0.16:376:10First Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:354.52:283.98:350.28:31-0.26:366:11First Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:024.63:394.19:37-0.19:40-0.46:356:11Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue4:184.74:454.310:36-0.310:43-0.76:336:12Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:234.95:444.611:31-0.611:41-1.06:326:13Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:195.16:394.812:22-0.96:316:14Full Moon8Thu
9Fri7:105.17:315.012:36-1.21:12-1.06:296:15Full Moon9Fri
10Sat7:595.18:215.11:29-1.21:59-1.06:286:15Full Moon10Sat
11Sun8:474.99:125.12:20-1.22:45-1.06:276:16Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon9:344.710:025.03:10-1.03:28-0.86:256:17Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:224.510:524.93:58-0.74:12-0.56:246:18Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:124.311:444.74:48-0.34:57-0.26:236:19Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:034.25:400.05:450.16:216:19Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:364.612:564.16:350.26:380.36:206:20Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:294.51:494.17:310.47:350.46:196:21Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:224.42:424.18:250.48:310.46:176:22Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:174.43:364.29:170.39:250.36:166:22Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue4:114.54:294.310:070.210:170.26:156:23Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:034.55:204.410:540.111:060.06:136:24Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:504.66:064.511:370.011:52-0.16:126:25Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:334.66:474.612:180.06:116:25New Moon23Fri
24Sat7:114.67:234.712:37-0.112:57-0.16:096:26New Moon24Sat
25Sun7:454.57:524.71:20-0.21:34-0.16:086:27New Moon25Sun
26Mon8:124.48:064.82:02-0.22:08-0.16:066:28New Moon26Mon
27Tue8:314.48:264.92:43-0.12:42-0.16:056:28Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed8:594.39:035.03:250.03:17-0.16:046:29Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu9:424.29:505.04:110.13:57-0.16:026:30Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri10:384.110:474.95:030.24:460.06:016:31First Quarter30Fri
31Sat11:534.16:060.35:500.26:006:31First Quarter31Sat
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 3:19 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 5% 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 Waning Crescent (5% 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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