Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 56m at 11:56 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 6:43 pm (5.4 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 - Jan 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:514.84:184.310:17-0.310:23-0.87:175:14Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:585.05:214.411:15-0.611:21-1.17:175:15Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:585.16:184.512:11-0.97:175:16Full Moon3Fri
4Sat6:545.27:134.512:17-1.21:05-1.07:175:16Full Moon4Sat
5Sun7:485.28:074.61:11-1.31:56-1.17:175:17Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:415.19:024.62:03-1.32:45-1.17:175:18Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue9:335.09:564.52:54-1.23:33-1.07:175:19Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:244.810:504.53:44-1.04:20-0.87:175:20Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:144.611:444.44:34-0.75:08-0.67:175:21Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:044.45:27-0.45:58-0.47:175:21Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:374.412:544.36:23-0.26:49-0.37:175:22Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:284.41:444.27:190.07:40-0.37:175:23Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:204.42:344.18:150.08:30-0.27:175:24Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:114.53:254.19:090.09:20-0.37:165:25Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:044.54:174.110:00-0.110:08-0.37:165:26Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu4:554.65:084.110:49-0.210:55-0.47:165:27Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:444.65:554.111:36-0.311:39-0.57:165:28Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:284.66:394.112:21-0.37:155:29New Moon18Sat
19Sun7:094.67:194.112:22-0.51:03-0.47:155:30New Moon19Sun
20Mon7:464.57:544.01:04-0.61:43-0.47:145:31New Moon20Mon
21Tue8:174.58:204.01:44-0.62:20-0.47:145:32New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:334.48:324.12:22-0.52:56-0.47:145:33Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu8:484.49:014.23:01-0.53:31-0.57:135:34Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:254.49:444.33:42-0.44:09-0.57:135:35Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:144.410:384.34:30-0.34:52-0.47:125:36Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:134.211:424.35:29-0.15:45-0.47:115:37First Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:274.16:390.06:49-0.47:115:38First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:034.41:444.07:50-0.17:56-0.57:105:39First Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:224.52:554.18:56-0.29:02-0.77:105:40Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu3:354.64:024.19:58-0.510:05-0.97:095:41Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri4:434.75:054.310:56-0.711:04-1.17:085:42Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 3:19 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 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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