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 4h 13m 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 - Jan 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:394.83:524.39:38-0.39:52-0.67:175:14Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:324.94:444.310:31-0.410:42-0.67:175:14Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:234.95:334.311:22-0.411:29-0.67:175:15Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:104.96:204.212:10-0.47:175:16New Moon4Fri
5Sat6:544.97:054.212:14-0.612:56-0.47:175:17New Moon5Sat
6Sun7:374.87:484.112:57-0.51:39-0.47:175:17New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:184.78:294.01:38-0.42:20-0.27:175:18New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:584.59:093.92:16-0.32:57-0.17:175:19Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:344.49:453.82:51-0.23:310.07:175:20Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:054.210:133.83:23-0.14:030.17:175:21Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri10:244.110:323.83:570.14:340.17:175:22Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:494.011:113.94:370.25:090.17:175:23First Quarter12Sat
13Sun11:374.05:290.35:550.07:175:24First Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:064.012:393.96:390.46:510.07:175:25First Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:114.11:473.87:530.47:53-0.17:165:25First Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:194.22:543.89:000.28:57-0.37:165:26Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu3:294.44:013.910:030.09:59-0.57:165:27Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri4:374.65:034.011:02-0.310:59-0.87:165:28Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:384.86:004.111:57-0.611:56-1.17:155:29Full Moon19Sat
20Sun6:345.06:544.312:50-0.97:155:30Full Moon20Sun
21Mon7:275.17:474.412:51-1.31:41-1.07:145:31Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:215.18:424.51:45-1.42:31-1.17:145:32Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:155.09:394.52:37-1.43:19-1.17:145:33Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:084.910:354.53:29-1.34:07-1.17:135:34Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:014.711:324.54:22-1.04:57-0.97:135:35Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:554.55:18-0.75:48-0.77:125:36Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:294.512:474.36:18-0.56:42-0.67:115:37Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:244.51:394.27:18-0.37:36-0.57:115:38Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:184.52:314.18:16-0.28:30-0.57:105:39Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:114.53:244.09:12-0.29:23-0.57:105:40Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu4:054.54:184.010:06-0.310:14-0.57:095:41Waning Crescent31Thu
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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