Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : 6:15 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 27m at 12:37 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Sep 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:504.97:305.812:420.112:50-0.36:467:37Full Moon1Sun
2Mon7:465.18:215.81:34-0.21:47-0.46:467:36Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:415.39:115.72:24-0.32:41-0.46:477:35Full Moon3Tue
4Wed9:355.410:015.53:12-0.43:33-0.36:487:33Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:285.410:505.33:57-0.34:24-0.16:487:32Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:215.411:395.14:41-0.25:140.26:497:30Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:135.35:250.06:060.56:507:29Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:294.91:055.36:110.37:000.86:507:28Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:204.71:575.27:000.57:561.06:517:26Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:124.62:485.27:520.78:511.06:527:25Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:044.63:395.28:450.89:441.06:527:24Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:554.64:315.29:380.810:350.96:537:22Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri4:484.75:235.210:310.711:240.86:547:21Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:404.86:125.311:210.66:547:19Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:294.96:575.312:090.712:090.66:557:18Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:154.97:375.312:520.612:550.56:567:17New Moon16Mon
17Tue7:565.08:125.21:320.61:390.56:577:15New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:335.08:415.12:100.52:230.56:577:14New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:035.08:595.02:460.53:050.66:587:12New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:205.19:184.93:200.53:470.76:597:11Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat9:415.29:544.93:520.44:300.86:597:10Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun10:205.310:404.84:270.45:180.97:007:08Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon11:115.311:374.65:070.56:141.07:017:07First Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:155.35:570.67:191.17:017:05First Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:484.51:445.37:020.68:251.07:027:04First Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:124.53:045.38:180.69:290.97:037:03First Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:254.64:135.59:300.510:290.67:037:01Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat4:334.85:175.610:360.311:250.37:047:00Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:375.06:165.711:380.07:056:58Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon6:355.37:085.712:180.112:35-0.17:066:57Full Moon30Mon
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 3:26 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 32% 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 First Quarter (32% 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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