Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : 8:43 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 40m at 2:28 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Jan 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:224.67:364.012:36-0.41:27-0.17:165:13Full Moon1Wed
2Thu7:524.68:084.01:17-0.42:06-0.27:175:14Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:094.68:324.01:57-0.42:44-0.27:175:15Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:284.68:574.12:38-0.43:20-0.27:175:16Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:044.69:384.23:20-0.43:57-0.37:175:17Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon9:514.510:304.34:06-0.34:38-0.37:175:17Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:464.411:354.45:01-0.15:27-0.37:175:18Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed11:524.26:090.06:25-0.37:175:19Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:524.41:084.07:210.17:30-0.47:175:20Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:044.52:213.98:290.08:36-0.57:175:21Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat3:144.73:303.99:34-0.29:39-0.77:175:22Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun4:224.84:374.010:34-0.410:40-0.97:175:23Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:264.95:384.211:30-0.611:37-1.07:175:24Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:225.06:334.312:23-0.87:165:24New Moon14Tue
15Wed7:145.07:254.412:32-1.21:14-0.97:165:25New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:035.08:164.41:24-1.22:02-1.07:165:26New Moon16Thu
17Fri8:514.99:074.42:14-1.12:47-0.97:165:27Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:374.79:564.43:01-0.93:30-0.87:155:28Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:224.510:454.33:47-0.64:11-0.67:155:29Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:074.311:354.34:34-0.34:53-0.47:155:30Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:554.15:23-0.15:36-0.27:145:31First Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:254.212:444.06:170.26:21-0.17:145:32First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:154.21:343.97:120.37:110.07:135:33First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:064.22:253.88:080.38:020.07:135:34First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:594.23:173.89:020.38:550.07:125:35Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun3:534.24:113.89:540.29:47-0.27:125:36Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:464.35:023.910:440.110:38-0.37:115:37Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:364.45:504.011:31-0.111:26-0.47:115:38Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:194.46:334.012:15-0.27:105:39Full Moon29Wed
30Thu6:574.57:124.112:13-0.612:58-0.37:105:40Full Moon30Thu
31Fri7:294.57:464.212:58-0.71:38-0.57:095:41Full Moon31Fri
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 5:35 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 30% 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 Crescent (30% 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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