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 38m at 5:22 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:13 am (4.3 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 - Dec 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:444.84:534.410:460.410:520.06:595:03Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:315.15:414.411:410.111:41-0.27:005:02New Moon2Sun
3Mon6:165.26:274.412:340.07:015:02New Moon3Mon
4Tue7:015.37:144.412:31-0.41:27-0.27:025:02New Moon4Tue
5Wed7:495.38:044.31:22-0.52:18-0.27:025:02New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:445.39:014.22:13-0.53:08-0.37:035:03Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:465.210:054.23:05-0.53:59-0.27:045:03Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:495.111:104.23:59-0.44:52-0.17:055:03Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:514.94:57-0.25:48-0.17:055:03First Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:154.312:494.86:01-0.16:44-0.17:065:03First Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:154.51:444.77:050.07:39-0.27:075:03First Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:134.62:364.78:070.08:33-0.47:085:03First Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:084.83:284.69:07-0.19:24-0.57:085:04Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:034.94:194.510:03-0.210:14-0.57:095:04Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat4:565.15:094.510:56-0.311:01-0.57:105:04Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:445.15:574.411:46-0.311:47-0.57:105:05Full Moon16Sun
17Mon6:295.16:424.412:34-0.37:115:05Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:125.17:264.312:31-0.41:19-0.37:115:06Full Moon18Tue
19Wed7:534.98:094.21:12-0.32:02-0.27:125:06Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:344.88:514.11:52-0.22:430.07:125:06Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:124.69:334.02:28-0.13:200.27:135:07Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:484.510:133.93:020.03:560.37:135:07Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:204.410:533.83:350.14:290.47:145:08Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:464.311:353.84:110.25:040.47:145:09Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue11:214.24:550.35:430.47:155:09Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:213.912:104.15:520.56:310.37:155:10Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:114.01:074.07:020.57:250.27:155:10Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:034.22:064.08:130.58:210.07:165:11Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat2:594.43:083.99:190.39:20-0.27:165:12Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun4:004.64:133.910:210.110:19-0.47:165:13Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon5:004.84:534.011:20-0.111:17-0.67:165:13Waning 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 8:17 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 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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