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 3h 11m at 8:43 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:064.210:423.94:040.14:460.27:175:14Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:544.211:374.04:520.35:280.27:175:15Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon11:514.15:550.46:200.17:175:15Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:424.112:563.97:120.57:210.07:175:16Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:514.32:063.88:260.48:25-0.17:175:17Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu3:014.53:183.89:340.29:30-0.37:175:18Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri4:124.74:293.810:36-0.110:33-0.67:175:19Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:184.95:333.911:35-0.411:33-0.87:175:20Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:185.16:314.112:30-0.67:175:20New Moon9Sun
10Mon7:155.27:264.212:30-1.01:23-0.87:175:21New Moon10Mon
11Tue8:105.28:214.31:25-1.22:13-0.97:175:22New Moon11Tue
12Wed9:045.19:184.32:19-1.23:02-0.97:175:23Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu9:564.910:144.43:10-1.13:49-0.97:175:24Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:474.711:094.44:02-0.94:36-0.87:175:25Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:364.54:55-0.65:24-0.67:165:26First Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:044.412:264.35:52-0.36:14-0.57:165:27First Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:574.41:154.16:51-0.17:04-0.47:165:28First Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:494.42:054.07:490.07:56-0.37:155:29First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:414.42:563.98:450.18:47-0.27:155:30Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu3:334.43:483.99:390.09:37-0.27:155:31Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri4:264.54:413.910:31-0.110:26-0.37:145:32Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:184.55:313.911:19-0.111:13-0.37:145:33Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:064.56:184.012:05-0.17:135:34Full Moon23Sun
24Mon6:494.57:014.012:48-0.17:135:35Full Moon24Mon
25Tue7:294.47:413.912:41-0.41:29-0.17:125:35Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:054.48:173.91:21-0.42:06-0.17:125:36Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:324.38:463.91:59-0.42:40-0.17:115:37Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:454.29:023.92:35-0.33:11-0.17:115:38Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat9:024.29:264.03:12-0.23:40-0.17:105:39Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun9:384.210:064.13:52-0.14:11-0.27:095:40Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon10:254.110:574.24:380.14:49-0.27:095:41Third Quarter31Mon
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 12:01 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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