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 : 10:00 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 41m at 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 - Sep 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:324.53:074.97:580.89:071.26:467:37Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:234.53:585.08:540.89:591.16:477:35Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu4:154.54:505.09:490.710:491.06:477:34Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:084.65:405.110:440.611:360.86:487:33Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat5:584.76:255.211:360.56:497:31Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:454.87:065.212:210.612:260.46:497:30New Moon6Sun
7Mon7:275.07:415.21:040.51:140.36:507:28New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:055.18:125.21:460.32:030.36:517:27New Moon8Tue
9Wed8:395.28:415.12:270.22:510.36:517:26New Moon9Wed
10Thu9:115.39:165.13:070.13:390.36:527:24Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri9:505.410:004.93:480.14:280.46:537:23Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:405.410:554.84:310.15:200.66:537:22Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:485.35:190.26:180.76:547:20First Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:054.71:055.36:150.37:210.86:557:19First Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:214.62:155.37:210.48:240.86:557:17First Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:304.73:185.48:290.49:250.66:567:16First Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:334.84:195.49:340.310:220.46:577:15Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri4:354.95:175.510:350.111:160.26:577:13Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:345.26:115.611:330.06:587:12Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:305.46:595.612:080.012:280.06:597:10Full Moon20Sun
21Mon7:205.57:445.512:56-0.11:190.07:007:09Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:075.68:285.41:42-0.12:090.07:007:08Full Moon22Tue
23Wed8:535.69:115.22:250.02:560.27:017:06Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:375.59:545.13:070.13:410.47:027:05Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:215.410:394.93:450.34:250.67:027:03Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:055.211:254.74:210.55:070.97:037:02Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:525.14:560.75:521.17:047:01Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:134.612:415.05:310.86:391.37:046:59Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:044.51:334.96:121.07:311.47:056:58Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:564.52:254.97:051.08:241.47:066:57Third Quarter30Wed
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 6:39 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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