Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 23m at 5:28 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 11:23 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - May 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:064.57:305.212:440.212:450.16:227:55New Moon1Sun
2Mon7:484.48:085.21:290.21:230.16:217:56New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:264.38:405.12:130.12:000.16:207:56New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:024.28:585.12:550.22:370.16:207:57New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:314.29:085.13:350.23:130.16:197:58Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri9:554.29:405.14:150.23:510.16:187:59Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:294.210:255.14:550.34:330.26:177:59Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:204.211:195.15:400.35:220.26:168:00Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:294.36:310.36:220.36:158:01First Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:245.01:414.57:270.37:340.46:148:02First Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:414.92:464.78:260.18:470.36:138:02First Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:544.83:485.09:24-0.19:550.26:138:03Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:004.84:495.310:20-0.310:580.06:128:04Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:044.75:495.511:15-0.411:58-0.26:118:05Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:044.76:455.712:09-0.56:108:05Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:004.77:385.812:55-0.41:02-0.66:108:06Full Moon16Mon
17Tue7:534.68:305.71:49-0.51:53-0.56:098:07Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:464.69:215.62:42-0.52:44-0.46:088:08Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:394.510:135.43:31-0.43:33-0.36:088:08Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:334.411:055.14:19-0.34:210.06:078:09Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:284.411:564.95:06-0.15:090.36:068:10Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:224.45:540.15:590.56:068:11Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:474.81:164.46:420.36:530.76:058:11Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:374.72:084.57:310.47:500.86:058:12Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:274.62:584.68:190.48:460.86:048:13Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:154.53:484.89:060.39:410.86:048:13Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:044.44:384.99:520.310:340.76:038:14Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat4:544.45:285.010:370.211:250.56:038:15Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:444.36:165.111:210.26:038:15Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:314.37:005.212:140.412:050.16:028:16Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue7:164.27:395.21:010.312:480.16:028:17New 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 8:25 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 72% 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 Gibbous (72% 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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