Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : 11:56 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 06m at 5:58 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Oct 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:584.52:314.97:121.08:271.37:076:55First Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:494.63:215.08:181.09:211.17:076:54First Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:404.74:125.19:220.910:130.97:086:52Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri4:334.85:035.210:230.711:040.77:096:51Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:255.05:535.311:210.511:540.47:106:50Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:155.26:405.412:170.37:106:48Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon7:025.47:255.512:420.11:100.27:116:47Full Moon7Mon
8Tue7:465.68:095.41:30-0.12:030.07:126:46Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:315.78:565.42:18-0.22:560.07:136:44Full Moon9Wed
10Thu9:205.89:485.23:06-0.33:470.07:136:43Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:165.710:465.13:54-0.34:400.17:146:42Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:195.611:485.04:44-0.25:340.27:156:41Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:255.55:370.06:310.47:166:39Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:514.91:295.46:360.27:310.57:166:38Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:525.02:285.47:390.38:300.47:176:37Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:515.03:245.48:410.39:260.37:186:36Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:475.24:185.49:410.310:200.27:196:35Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:435.35:105.410:370.211:110.17:206:33Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:365.46:005.411:310.111:590.07:206:32Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:275.66:465.412:220.17:216:31New Moon20Sun
21Mon7:145.67:305.312:450.01:100.17:226:30New Moon21Mon
22Tue7:585.68:125.21:280.11:560.27:236:29New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:405.68:535.12:090.22:400.37:246:28New Moon23Wed
24Thu9:215.49:344.92:480.33:220.47:256:27Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:015.310:144.73:230.54:020.67:256:25Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:405.110:534.63:560.64:400.87:266:24Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:155.011:314.54:250.75:181.07:276:23Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:444.94:560.85:591.17:286:22Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:124.412:124.85:340.86:451.17:296:21First Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:014.41:164.86:260.97:391.17:306:20First Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:574.52:194.97:330.98:350.97:316:19First Quarter31Thu
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 8:57 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 5% 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 maximum.

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 (5% illuminated). This places Bald Head, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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