Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : 3:41 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 23m at 9:54 am (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Jan 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:174.73:344.29:37-0.29:48-0.67:175:14Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue4:244.94:404.210:39-0.410:46-0.87:175:15Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed5:265.15:414.211:37-0.611:43-1.07:175:16Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu6:245.26:364.312:32-0.87:175:16New Moon4Thu
5Fri7:185.27:304.312:37-1.11:25-0.97:175:17New Moon5Fri
6Sat8:125.18:244.31:30-1.12:15-0.97:175:18New Moon6Sat
7Sun9:045.09:174.22:21-1.03:03-0.87:175:19Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon9:554.810:114.23:10-0.93:49-0.77:175:20Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue10:444.611:044.23:59-0.64:34-0.57:175:21Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed11:324.411:564.24:48-0.35:21-0.37:175:22First Quarter10Wed
11Thu12:214.35:41-0.16:09-0.27:175:22First Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:484.21:094.26:360.16:57-0.17:175:23First Quarter12Fri
13Sat1:394.21:584.17:330.27:45-0.17:175:24First Quarter13Sat
14Sun2:294.32:474.08:280.28:34-0.17:165:25First Quarter14Sun
15Mon3:214.33:384.09:220.19:22-0.27:165:26Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue4:134.44:303.910:130.010:09-0.27:165:27Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed5:044.55:204.011:02-0.110:56-0.37:155:28Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu5:514.56:064.011:48-0.211:41-0.47:155:29Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri6:344.66:484.012:33-0.27:155:30Full Moon19Fri
20Sat7:124.67:264.012:24-0.51:16-0.37:145:31Full Moon20Sat
21Sun7:454.58:004.01:07-0.61:56-0.37:145:32Full Moon21Sun
22Mon8:094.58:274.01:48-0.72:35-0.47:145:33Full Moon22Mon
23Tue8:294.68:544.02:30-0.73:13-0.47:135:34Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed9:034.69:324.13:13-0.63:52-0.47:135:35Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu9:494.510:234.23:59-0.54:33-0.47:125:36Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri10:434.411:274.34:52-0.35:21-0.47:115:37Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat11:494.25:57-0.26:18-0.47:115:38Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:424.31:034.07:08-0.17:21-0.47:105:39Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon1:534.42:133.98:17-0.18:26-0.57:105:40Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:024.53:203.99:21-0.39:29-0.67:095:41Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed4:104.74:264.010:22-0.510:29-0.87:085:42Waning Crescent31Wed
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 12:47 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 7% 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 Waxing Crescent (7% 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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