Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 57m at 3:23 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 9:46 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Dec 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:274.98:354.21:490.12:350.26:595:03Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri8:424.88:484.22:230.13:120.37:005:03Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat8:484.89:114.22:570.13:500.37:015:02Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:264.99:554.33:350.14:290.37:015:02Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:164.810:504.34:190.25:150.37:025:02First Quarter5Mon
6Tue11:164.811:594.45:150.36:100.27:035:03First Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:304.76:260.37:100.07:045:03First Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:164.51:454.77:400.38:10-0.27:055:03First Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:254.72:524.78:490.19:09-0.47:055:03Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat3:325.03:574.79:53-0.110:06-0.67:065:03Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun4:365.24:594.710:53-0.411:03-0.87:075:03Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon5:365.45:564.711:50-0.611:57-1.07:085:03Full Moon12Mon
13Tue6:315.56:514.712:45-0.87:085:04Full Moon13Tue
14Wed7:255.57:444.712:51-1.11:38-0.87:095:04Full Moon14Wed
15Thu8:195.48:394.61:43-1.12:29-0.87:105:04Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri9:125.29:334.62:33-0.93:18-0.77:105:05Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:055.010:284.53:23-0.74:06-0.57:115:05Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:574.811:234.44:13-0.54:55-0.37:115:06Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon11:494.65:04-0.25:45-0.27:125:06Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue12:174.412:404.55:590.16:360.07:125:06Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:104.41:294.46:560.27:270.07:135:07Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:024.52:194.37:520.28:160.07:135:07Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:534.53:094.38:470.29:05-0.17:145:08Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat3:454.64:004.29:400.19:52-0.17:145:09Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun4:364.74:504.210:300.010:38-0.27:155:09Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:264.85:384.211:18-0.111:22-0.37:155:10Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:114.86:234.212:04-0.27:155:10New Moon27Tue
28Wed6:544.87:044.212:05-0.312:48-0.27:165:11New Moon28Wed
29Thu7:324.77:414.112:46-0.41:30-0.37:165:12New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:054.78:124.01:26-0.42:10-0.37:165:12New Moon30Fri
31Sat8:284.62:06-0.42:49-0.37:165:13Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 6:34 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 94% 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 (94% 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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