Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : 11:04 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 17m at 4:28 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (20% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Oct 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:594.53:255.28:490.710:061.07:066:56Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:054.74:365.410:010.511:020.67:076:55Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:094.95:405.611:060.311:550.37:076:54Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:095.26:365.712:070.07:086:52Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:045.57:275.712:470.01:05-0.27:096:51New Moon5Sat
6Sun7:565.78:165.71:36-0.22:01-0.37:106:50New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:485.99:065.52:25-0.42:55-0.37:106:48New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:425.99:585.33:12-0.43:48-0.27:116:47Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:375.910:525.14:00-0.34:400.07:126:46Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:345.711:494.94:47-0.15:330.37:136:44Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:335.65:370.26:290.67:136:43First Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:474.71:305.46:320.57:260.87:146:42First Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:444.72:265.37:300.78:240.97:156:41First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:404.73:195.28:300.89:180.87:166:39First Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:344.84:115.29:280.810:100.77:176:38Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:284.95:025.210:220.710:590.67:176:37Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:205.05:515.311:140.611:450.57:186:36Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:115.16:365.312:030.67:196:34Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:575.37:195.212:270.512:500.57:206:33Full Moon19Sat
20Sun7:405.37:595.11:080.41:350.57:216:32Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:205.38:364.91:450.52:180.67:216:31Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:555.29:114.72:200.52:590.77:226:30Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:215.29:384.62:520.53:390.87:236:29Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:245.19:534.53:230.64:180.97:246:27Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri9:455.210:194.43:530.64:571.07:256:26Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat10:255.211:034.44:290.65:411.17:266:25Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:165.211:024.34:120.65:351.26:265:24Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon11:185.15:060.76:361.16:275:23Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:224.412:395.16:160.77:380.96:285:22Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:384.52:015.27:330.68:360.76:295:21Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:444.83:095.38:440.49:330.36:305:20Waning Crescent31Thu
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 7:46 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 20% 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 (20% 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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