Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 36m at 8:51 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:28 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Nov 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:385.36:444.712:010.412:410.66:315:19New Moon1Tue
2Wed7:105.47:154.612:410.31:280.56:325:18New Moon2Wed
3Thu7:375.47:474.51:220.32:150.56:335:17New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:095.48:264.52:040.33:030.56:345:16Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat8:535.49:184.42:480.33:520.66:355:15Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:545.310:254.33:370.34:440.76:365:15Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:165.211:454.34:320.45:420.76:375:14First Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:325.15:370.56:430.76:385:13First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:574.41:365.16:480.57:410.56:385:12First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:004.72:345.17:560.48:370.26:395:12First Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:014.93:305.19:000.29:310.06:405:11Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:005.24:245.110:000.110:22-0.26:415:10Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:565.45:155.110:560.011:10-0.36:425:10Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:475.66:035.011:50-0.111:57-0.46:435:09Full Moon14Mon
15Tue6:355.76:494.912:40-0.16:445:08Full Moon15Tue
16Wed7:195.67:344.812:43-0.31:290.06:455:08Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:035.58:194.61:27-0.12:160.16:465:07Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:475.39:054.52:090.03:000.36:475:07Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat9:325.19:534.32:490.23:430.56:485:06Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:194.910:424.23:270.44:250.76:495:06Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:074.711:334.24:050.65:090.96:505:05Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:584.64:460.85:561.06:515:05Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:264.112:484.55:370.96:441.06:525:04Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:184.21:374.46:381.07:320.96:525:04Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:094.32:244.47:411.08:190.86:535:04Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:594.43:124.38:420.99:060.66:545:04Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun3:504.64:014.39:400.89:520.46:555:03Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:394.84:494.310:350.610:380.26:565:03Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:265.05:344.311:280.411:250.16:575:03Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:085.16:174.312:190.26:585:03New Moon30Wed
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 11:39 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Bald Head, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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