Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : 10:00 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 05m at 3:19 pm (5.1 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 - Aug 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:374.69:175.52:29-0.32:35-0.46:248:12Full Moon1Sun
2Mon9:334.710:075.33:18-0.43:27-0.36:248:11Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:294.810:565.24:04-0.34:17-0.16:258:10Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed11:224.811:435.04:48-0.35:070.16:268:09Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:154.95:32-0.15:580.46:268:08Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:304.81:054.96:160.16:520.76:278:07Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:184.61:554.97:010.27:470.86:288:06Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:074.52:445.07:480.48:430.96:298:05Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:564.43:335.08:360.59:370.96:298:04Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:464.34:245.09:250.510:290.86:308:03Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed4:384.35:165.110:160.511:190.76:318:02Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:304.36:065.111:060.46:328:01Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:214.46:535.112:070.611:54 AM0.46:328:00Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:074.47:355.212:520.612:410.36:337:59New Moon14Sat
15Sun7:504.58:125.11:350.51:260.36:347:58New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:294.58:425.12:160.42:100.36:347:57New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:034.59:045.12:540.32:530.36:357:56New Moon17Tue
18Wed9:314.69:265.13:310.33:360.36:367:55Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu9:594.810:015.04:060.24:210.46:377:53Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri10:384.910:464.94:410.15:090.66:377:52Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:295.011:404.75:200.16:040.76:387:51First Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:325.16:060.27:100.96:397:50First Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:454.51:475.27:030.38:190.96:397:49First Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:004.42:595.28:110.39:260.86:407:47First Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:124.44:085.39:200.310:280.66:417:46Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu4:224.45:165.410:270.111:270.46:417:45Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:294.56:195.511:300.06:427:44Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:304.77:145.612:220.212:29-0.16:437:42Full Moon28Sat
29Sun7:264.98:045.61:140.01:24-0.26:447:41Full Moon29Sun
30Mon8:195.18:515.52:03-0.12:17-0.26:447:40Full Moon30Mon
31Tue9:105.19:365.42:50-0.23:07-0.16:457:38Full Moon31Tue
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 6:39 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 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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