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 5h 57m at 7:42 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 2:13 pm (4.9 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 - Dec 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:465.14:064.79:550.010:07-0.56:585:03Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat4:455.45:024.710:54-0.211:00-0.66:595:03Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun5:405.55:554.611:49-0.311:51-0.67:005:03Full Moon3Sun
4Mon6:315.56:454.612:42-0.37:015:02Full Moon4Mon
5Tue7:205.47:344.512:41-0.61:33-0.37:025:02Full Moon5Tue
6Wed8:095.38:244.41:30-0.52:22-0.27:035:03Full Moon6Wed
7Thu8:585.19:144.32:17-0.33:080.07:035:03Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri9:474.810:064.23:02-0.13:530.27:045:03Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:364.610:584.13:460.14:370.47:055:03Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:264.511:514.14:310.35:220.57:065:03Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:154.35:200.66:090.67:065:03Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:444.11:044.26:150.76:560.67:075:03Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:354.21:524.17:140.87:430.57:085:04Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:264.32:404.08:130.88:290.47:095:04Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri3:184.43:304.09:090.79:150.37:095:04Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:094.54:213.910:030.510:020.27:105:05Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun4:594.65:103.910:550.410:480.17:105:05Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon5:464.75:563.911:440.211:340.07:115:05Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue6:294.86:373.912:320.17:125:06New Moon19Tue
20Wed7:084.87:153.912:20-0.21:180.07:125:06New Moon20Wed
21Thu7:454.97:533.91:07-0.32:04-0.17:135:07New Moon21Thu
22Fri8:234.98:334.01:53-0.42:48-0.27:135:07Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat9:064.99:214.02:40-0.43:32-0.27:145:08Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun9:574.810:184.13:28-0.44:18-0.37:145:08Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon10:534.711:224.24:21-0.35:06-0.37:145:09Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:534.65:20-0.25:59-0.37:155:09First Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:274.412:524.56:26-0.16:54-0.47:155:10First Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:284.51:494.37:330.07:50-0.57:165:11First Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:284.72:464.28:37-0.18:47-0.67:165:11Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat3:274.83:444.19:39-0.29:42-0.77:165:12Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun4:274.94:424.110:37-0.310:37-0.67:165:13Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 10:57 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 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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