Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : 8:51 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 22m at 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 - Feb 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:463.85:110.35:020.07:085:42First Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:104.012:343.76:030.45:420.17:075:43First Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:594.01:243.67:020.56:350.17:065:44First Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:504.02:163.68:020.57:380.17:065:45First Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:454.13:113.69:000.48:430.07:055:46Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed3:434.14:073.79:560.39:45-0.27:045:47Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:404.35:013.910:480.010:43-0.57:035:48Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri5:324.55:504.111:38-0.311:38-0.77:025:49Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:184.66:364.312:26-0.57:015:50Full Moon9Sat
10Sun7:014.87:204.512:30-0.91:12-0.77:015:51Full Moon10Sun
11Mon7:424.88:064.61:22-1.11:57-0.97:005:52Full Moon11Mon
12Tue8:264.78:544.72:13-1.12:41-1.06:595:53Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed9:134.69:464.83:03-1.03:25-1.06:585:54Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu10:054.410:444.73:55-0.84:11-0.86:575:55Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri11:024.211:464.74:51-0.65:02-0.76:565:55Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:044.05:51-0.35:59-0.56:555:56Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:494.61:063.96:55-0.17:02-0.36:545:57Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:524.52:073.97:57-0.18:06-0.36:525:58Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:544.53:073.98:57-0.19:07-0.46:515:59Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed3:554.54:074.09:54-0.210:05-0.56:506:00Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu4:524.55:034.210:46-0.410:59-0.66:496:01Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri5:434.65:544.411:35-0.511:49-0.66:486:02Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat6:284.76:414.512:21-0.56:476:03New Moon23Sat
24Sun7:104.77:244.612:36-0.71:03-0.66:466:04New Moon24Sun
25Mon7:504.68:064.61:21-0.61:43-0.56:456:04New Moon25Mon
26Tue8:294.58:454.62:03-0.52:18-0.46:436:05New Moon26Tue
27Wed9:074.39:224.52:43-0.32:50-0.36:426:06Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu9:444.19:544.43:21-0.13:18-0.16:416:07Waxing Crescent28Thu
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 5:32 pm — 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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