Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 56m at 7:42 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 2:13 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Apr 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:434.45:034.410:390.310:560.36:587:32Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:344.55:544.611:250.211:460.26:577:33Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:224.56:424.812:080.16:567:34Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed7:064.57:254.912:340.112:490.16:547:35New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:464.58:055.01:190.01:260.06:537:35New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:244.48:395.02:020.02:020.06:527:36New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:584.29:034.92:440.12:350.16:507:37New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:264.19:114.93:240.13:070.16:497:38Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:464.19:325.04:030.23:400.16:487:38Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:124.110:115.04:430.34:160.16:467:39Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed10:564.111:015.05:260.44:590.26:457:40Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:544.16:170.55:520.36:447:41First Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:014.91:114.17:170.57:010.36:437:41First Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:184.82:264.38:200.58:190.36:417:42First Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:434.83:324.59:200.29:310.16:407:43First Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:544.84:354.810:170.010:38-0.16:397:44Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue4:594.85:375.111:12-0.311:40-0.36:387:44Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:584.96:335.412:04-0.56:367:45Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:534.97:265.712:38-0.512:54-0.66:357:46Full Moon19Thu
20Fri7:434.88:165.71:33-0.61:44-0.76:347:47Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:324.79:055.72:26-0.62:32-0.66:337:47Full Moon21Sat
22Sun9:234.59:565.53:17-0.53:19-0.46:327:48Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:144.410:475.34:06-0.34:05-0.26:317:49Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:084.311:405.04:54-0.14:520.16:297:50Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:034.25:430.25:400.46:287:51Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:354.812:584.26:340.46:340.76:277:51Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:294.61:534.27:260.67:320.86:267:52Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:224.52:464.38:190.68:310.96:257:53Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:134.53:394.59:090.69:280.86:247:54Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:034.54:314.69:570.510:230.76:237:54Waning Crescent30Mon
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 10:57 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Bald Head, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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