Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : 2:45 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 06m at 9:07 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Dec 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:114.82:334.98:030.08:38-0.36:595:03Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:085.03:284.89:03-0.19:30-0.46:595:03Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon4:045.14:214.810:00-0.210:21-0.57:005:02Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue4:575.35:114.810:54-0.311:10-0.67:015:02Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:475.45:594.711:45-0.411:57-0.67:025:02New Moon5Wed
6Thu6:335.46:454.712:34-0.47:035:03New Moon6Thu
7Fri7:175.37:294.612:41-0.51:21-0.37:045:03New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:005.28:124.41:24-0.32:05-0.27:045:03New Moon8Sat
9Sun8:425.08:564.32:05-0.22:47-0.17:055:03Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:244.99:404.22:420.03:260.17:065:03Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:064.710:234.13:170.14:040.37:075:03Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:484.511:094.03:500.34:420.47:075:03Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:314.411:564.04:260.45:210.57:085:04First Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:174.35:110.56:050.57:095:04First Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:454.01:044.36:100.66:540.47:095:04First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:354.11:524.27:190.67:460.37:105:05First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:244.22:434.28:250.68:400.17:105:05Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue3:164.43:374.29:270.49:34-0.17:115:05Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:114.64:334.210:260.210:28-0.37:125:06Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:054.85:264.311:22-0.111:21-0.67:125:06Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri5:555.06:174.312:16-0.37:135:07Full Moon21Fri
22Sat6:445.17:064.412:14-0.71:09-0.57:135:07Full Moon22Sat
23Sun7:345.27:584.41:07-0.92:00-0.77:145:08Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:285.28:544.41:59-1.02:50-0.77:145:08Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:255.19:544.42:51-1.03:40-0.77:145:09Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:255.010:544.43:44-0.94:31-0.77:155:09Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:244.811:554.44:39-0.75:24-0.67:155:10Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:214.75:39-0.56:19-0.57:165:11Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:544.51:164.66:41-0.37:15-0.57:165:11Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:514.62:094.47:43-0.38:09-0.67:165:12Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:464.73:014.48:42-0.39:01-0.67:165:13Waning Crescent31Mon
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 11:56 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 97% 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 Full Moon (97% 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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