Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:22 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 17m at 10:37 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Sep 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:375.29:005.32:17-0.12:370.06:467:37Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:235.29:435.22:590.03:230.26:467:36Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:085.210:255.03:380.14:060.46:477:34Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:525.111:094.84:150.34:480.76:487:33Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:375.011:554.64:490.55:310.96:487:32Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:244.95:210.66:171.16:497:30Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:434.51:134.95:560.77:071.36:507:29Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:334.52:044.96:410.88:021.36:507:27Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:244.42:544.97:370.88:561.36:517:26Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:154.53:454.98:390.89:501.26:527:25Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:074.64:365.09:400.710:411.06:527:23Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:594.75:275.110:390.611:310.76:537:22Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:514.86:145.311:350.46:547:21Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:385.06:575.312:180.512:290.36:557:19New Moon14Fri
15Sat7:235.27:375.41:040.21:220.16:557:18New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:055.48:175.41:500.02:140.06:567:16New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:495.59:005.32:35-0.13:050.06:577:15New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:365.69:485.23:21-0.23:570.16:577:14Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:325.610:455.04:07-0.14:490.26:587:12Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:345.511:494.94:56-0.15:440.46:597:11Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:405.55:490.16:430.66:597:09First Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:564.81:455.46:490.37:450.67:007:08First Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:594.82:455.47:530.38:450.67:017:07First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:004.93:435.48:560.39:420.57:017:05Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue3:585.04:385.49:560.310:370.37:027:04Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:555.15:315.510:540.211:280.27:037:02Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:505.36:215.511:480.17:047:01Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:415.47:065.512:160.112:390.17:047:00Full Moon28Fri
29Sat7:285.57:495.41:020.11:270.27:056:58Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:125.58:315.31:450.12:140.37:066:57Full Moon30Sun
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 1:59 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 maximum.

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 (81% illuminated). This places Bald Head, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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