Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 24m at 8:43 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 3:19 pm (5.1 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 - Feb 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:564.58:164.31:43-0.72:17-0.67:085:42Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:214.58:474.42:27-0.72:56-0.67:075:43Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:564.49:274.43:12-0.63:34-0.67:075:44Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue9:424.310:194.54:01-0.54:16-0.67:065:45Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:384.111:254.54:56-0.35:05-0.57:055:46Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu11:494.06:00-0.16:05-0.47:045:47Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:424.51:043.97:070.07:12-0.47:035:48Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:554.52:133.88:13-0.18:20-0.47:035:49Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:034.53:203.99:16-0.29:24-0.67:025:50Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:104.64:244.110:15-0.410:25-0.87:015:51Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:114.75:234.311:09-0.611:21-1.07:005:52Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:054.86:174.512:00-0.86:595:52New Moon12Wed
13Thu6:534.97:074.612:15-1.112:49-0.96:585:53New Moon13Thu
14Fri7:384.87:544.71:05-1.11:34-1.06:575:54New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:224.78:394.71:53-1.02:17-0.96:565:55New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:044.69:244.62:38-0.82:57-0.76:555:56Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon9:474.410:084.53:22-0.63:34-0.56:545:57Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:304.210:534.44:05-0.34:09-0.36:535:58Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:164.011:404.34:490.04:44-0.16:525:59Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:053.95:360.35:210.16:516:00First Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:304.212:563.86:300.46:090.26:496:01First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:224.11:483.77:260.57:070.36:486:02First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:164.12:403.88:220.58:090.26:476:02First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:114.13:343.89:160.49:090.16:466:03Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue4:074.24:283.910:070.310:05-0.16:456:04Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:594.35:184.110:550.110:59-0.36:446:05Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:454.46:044.311:41-0.111:49-0.56:426:06Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:254.56:454.512:25-0.46:416:07Full Moon28Fri
29Sat7:024.67:224.612:38-0.61:08-0.56:406:08Full Moon29Sat
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 12:01 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 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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