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 3h 53m at 10:00 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:38 am (4.2 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 - Dec 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:524.73:004.49:080.59:190.06:595:03Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed3:525.04:054.410:110.310:16-0.27:005:02Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu4:525.25:064.411:100.011:13-0.47:015:02Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:495.46:034.512:07-0.27:025:02New Moon4Fri
5Sat6:445.56:574.512:08-0.61:01-0.47:025:02New Moon5Sat
6Sun7:385.57:534.51:03-0.71:54-0.57:035:03New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:365.48:514.51:57-0.82:45-0.67:045:03Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:345.39:514.52:50-0.83:35-0.57:055:03Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:315.110:524.53:43-0.64:26-0.57:065:03Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:275.011:514.64:38-0.45:17-0.47:065:03First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:214.85:36-0.26:11-0.37:075:03First Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:494.61:124.66:370.07:04-0.37:085:03First Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:434.72:034.57:370.17:57-0.37:085:04First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:364.82:534.48:340.18:48-0.37:095:04Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue3:284.93:444.49:290.09:37-0.37:105:04Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:204.94:344.410:21-0.110:25-0.37:105:05Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:105.05:244.411:11-0.111:11-0.37:115:05Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:575.06:104.411:58-0.211:55-0.37:115:06Full Moon18Fri
19Sat6:405.06:544.312:42-0.27:125:06Full Moon19Sat
20Sun7:224.97:364.312:37-0.31:25-0.17:125:06Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:004.88:164.21:16-0.32:050.07:135:07Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:344.68:534.11:54-0.22:410.07:135:07Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed8:594.59:234.02:29-0.23:150.17:145:08Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:054.59:404.03:03-0.13:460.17:145:09Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri9:314.410:074.13:380.04:170.17:155:09Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat10:134.410:524.24:200.14:520.07:155:10Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun11:044.311:494.35:110.25:370.07:155:10Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:034.26:180.46:34-0.17:165:11Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:554.41:114.17:330.47:38-0.27:165:12Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:064.52:224.08:440.28:45-0.37:165:13Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu3:194.73:364.09:500.07:165:13Waning Crescent31Thu
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 12:49 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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