Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : 8:06 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 00m at 2:17 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Jan 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:024.59:203.92:19-0.23:090.17:175:14Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:404.310:023.82:55-0.13:440.27:175:14Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:144.210:433.73:290.04:170.37:175:15Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:444.111:263.74:050.24:500.37:175:16Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:144.04:470.35:250.37:175:17Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:123.811:59 AM3.95:420.56:090.37:175:18Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:013.912:563.86:510.67:030.27:175:18Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:534.01:563.78:010.58:010.07:175:19Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:484.22:593.79:070.49:02-0.17:175:20Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri3:494.44:033.710:080.110:02-0.37:175:21Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:504.65:043.811:06-0.111:01-0.67:175:22Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:474.86:004.012:00-0.47:175:23New Moon12Sun
13Mon6:405.06:524.112:53-0.77:175:24New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:325.17:444.212:52-1.01:43-0.87:165:25New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:255.18:384.31:45-1.22:33-0.97:165:26New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:195.09:354.32:38-1.23:20-1.07:165:27Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:124.910:334.43:30-1.14:08-0.97:165:28Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:054.711:314.44:24-0.94:57-0.87:155:28Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:584.55:21-0.65:48-0.77:155:29First Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:294.512:514.36:21-0.46:42-0.67:155:30First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:254.51:434.17:23-0.27:36-0.57:145:31First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:194.52:354.08:23-0.28:30-0.57:145:32Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu3:144.53:294.09:20-0.29:24-0.57:135:33Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:094.54:233.910:15-0.210:16-0.57:135:34Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:034.55:154.011:06-0.311:05-0.57:125:35Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:524.66:044.011:54-0.311:52-0.57:125:36Full Moon26Sun
27Mon6:384.66:504.112:39-0.37:115:37Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:214.57:334.112:37-0.51:22-0.37:115:38Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:014.48:144.01:19-0.52:02-0.27:105:39Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:384.38:533.91:58-0.42:38-0.17:095:40Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri9:104.29:283.92:34-0.33:10-0.17:095:41Waning 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 5:11 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 minimum.

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 (52% illuminated). This places Bald Head, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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