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 2h 33m 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 - Jul 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:564.06:295.111:310.16:048:27Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:464.07:145.212:420.412:240.06:058:27New Moon2Mon
3Tue7:334.17:575.31:320.21:16-0.26:058:26New Moon3Tue
4Wed8:194.28:405.32:200.02:08-0.36:068:26New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:074.39:255.33:07-0.23:00-0.36:068:26New Moon5Thu
6Fri10:004.410:155.33:53-0.33:51-0.36:078:26Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:564.611:075.14:38-0.44:43-0.26:078:26Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:544.75:24-0.45:39-0.16:088:26Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:035.012:534.96:12-0.46:390.16:088:25First Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:004.81:515.17:04-0.47:430.36:098:25First Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:564.62:475.27:59-0.48:460.36:108:25First Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:524.53:435.38:55-0.39:470.36:108:24Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri3:484.34:395.39:51-0.310:460.26:118:24Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:464.35:365.310:47-0.211:410.26:118:24Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:434.36:305.311:42-0.26:128:23Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:384.37:205.312:340.112:34-0.16:138:23Full Moon16Mon
17Tue7:284.38:065.21:230.11:24-0.16:138:22Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:174.48:505.12:100.02:110.06:148:22Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:044.49:325.02:540.12:560.26:158:21Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:504.310:144.83:350.13:380.36:158:21Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:364.310:544.74:120.24:180.56:168:20Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:214.311:334.54:460.34:570.76:178:20Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:054.45:160.45:380.96:178:19Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:134.312:504.45:460.46:261.16:188:18Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:564.21:364.56:200.47:231.26:198:18Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:424.12:224.67:030.48:241.26:198:17Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:314.03:104.77:560.49:251.16:208:16Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:234.04:024.88:560.410:241.06:218:15Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun4:204.04:594.99:590.311:200.76:218:15Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon5:184.15:565.111:010.16:228:14Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue6:154.26:495.312:130.512:00-0.16:238:13Waning Crescent31Tue
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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