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 4h 04m 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 - Sep 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:005.210:215.23:33-0.13:550.16:467:37Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:495.211:065.04:140.04:420.46:467:36Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:375.111:524.84:540.25:290.76:477:34Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:255.15:320.46:180.96:487:33Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:414.61:155.06:120.77:111.16:487:32Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:314.52:055.06:560.88:061.26:497:30Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:224.42:565.07:460.99:001.36:507:29Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:144.43:485.08:410.99:521.26:507:28Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:064.44:415.09:370.910:431.16:517:26Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:584.55:325.110:310.811:310.96:527:25Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:504.66:205.211:240.66:527:23Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:374.77:025.312:160.812:140.56:537:22Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:204.97:385.312:590.61:020.46:547:21New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:595.08:105.31:410.51:490.46:547:19New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:335.18:385.22:200.32:360.46:557:18New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:045.29:075.12:590.23:230.46:567:16Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri9:375.39:465.03:370.24:110.56:577:15Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:205.410:344.84:170.25:020.66:577:14Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:155.411:344.74:590.35:580.86:587:12Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:285.35:500.47:011.06:597:11First Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:494.51:465.36:520.58:071.06:597:09First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:044.52:565.38:030.69:100.97:007:08First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:124.54:025.49:120.510:100.77:017:07Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:164.75:045.510:170.411:060.57:017:05Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:194.96:015.511:170.211:580.37:027:04Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:175.16:525.612:140.17:037:02Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:095.37:385.612:480.11:070.07:037:01Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:585.58:215.51:340.01:570.17:047:00Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:445.59:045.32:180.02:460.27:056:58Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:295.59:475.13:000.13:320.47:066:57Waning Gibbous30Thu
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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