Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 38m at 10:00 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:38 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Jan 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:374.42:534.18:350.28:42-0.17:175:13Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri3:274.53:434.09:280.29:29-0.17:175:14Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat4:184.64:344.010:190.110:15-0.27:175:15Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun5:084.75:234.011:080.011:00-0.27:175:16Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:554.76:084.011:54-0.111:43-0.37:175:16Full Moon5Mon
6Tue6:374.76:504.012:38-0.17:175:17Full Moon6Tue
7Wed7:164.67:293.912:25-0.41:21-0.17:175:18Full Moon7Wed
8Thu7:494.68:033.91:06-0.42:01-0.17:175:19Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:134.58:293.81:45-0.42:38-0.17:175:20Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat8:294.58:523.92:25-0.43:15-0.17:175:21Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun9:004.59:284.03:05-0.43:51-0.17:175:21Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon9:434.510:164.13:48-0.34:30-0.27:175:22Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:344.411:154.24:38-0.25:14-0.27:175:23Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed11:344.25:410.06:08-0.27:175:24Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu12:264.312:434.06:550.17:09-0.37:165:25Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:384.41:563.98:070.18:14-0.47:165:26Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:494.53:063.89:150.09:18-0.57:165:27Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun3:594.74:153.810:18-0.310:20-0.77:165:28Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon5:064.85:193.911:16-0.511:19-0.97:155:29Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:074.96:174.012:11-0.77:155:30New Moon20Tue
21Wed7:025.07:114.212:16-1.01:04-0.87:155:31New Moon21Wed
22Thu7:545.08:034.21:09-1.11:53-0.87:145:32New Moon22Thu
23Fri8:444.98:554.32:01-1.12:40-0.87:145:33Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat9:314.79:464.22:49-0.93:24-0.77:135:34Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:174.510:364.23:36-0.74:06-0.67:135:35Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:034.311:264.24:23-0.44:49-0.47:125:36Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue11:494.25:13-0.15:31-0.27:125:37First Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:164.212:374.06:060.16:16-0.17:115:38First Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:074.21:253.97:020.37:040.07:105:39First Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:574.22:153.87:580.37:530.17:105:40First Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:484.23:073.78:530.38:440.07:095:41Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 12:49 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (30% illuminated). This places Bald Head, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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