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 1h 27m 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 - Feb 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:334.19:533.93:09-0.23:380.07:085:42Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:444.010:083.93:430.04:030.07:075:43Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:143.910:424.04:220.14:330.07:065:44Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:003.811:324.15:100.35:130.07:065:45Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed11:563.76:140.46:060.07:055:46Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:344.21:033.67:280.47:130.07:045:47Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:474.22:173.68:380.38:26-0.17:035:48Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat3:064.43:313.79:420.19:36-0.37:025:49Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:224.54:413.810:42-0.210:41-0.67:015:50Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:274.85:414.111:37-0.511:40-1.07:005:51Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:245.06:364.312:30-0.86:595:52New Moon11Tue
12Wed7:175.17:294.512:37-1.21:20-1.06:595:53New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:085.18:234.61:31-1.42:09-1.16:585:54New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:585.09:164.72:24-1.42:55-1.16:575:55Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat9:484.810:114.73:15-1.23:41-1.16:565:56Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:384.611:054.74:07-1.04:27-0.96:545:56Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:294.45:01-0.65:15-0.66:535:57First Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:014.612:224.25:58-0.36:07-0.46:525:58First Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:564.51:154.06:58-0.17:02-0.26:515:59First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:514.42:093.97:570.17:59-0.16:506:00First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:454.43:033.98:530.18:55-0.16:496:01Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat3:414.43:584.09:470.09:49-0.16:486:02Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:374.44:524.110:380.010:40-0.26:476:03Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:284.45:424.211:26-0.111:28-0.36:466:04Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:154.56:284.312:10-0.16:446:04Full Moon25Tue
26Wed6:574.57:114.312:13-0.312:51-0.26:436:05Full Moon26Wed
27Thu7:364.57:514.312:56-0.41:30-0.16:426:06Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:114.48:264.31:37-0.32:04-0.16:416:07Full Moon28Fri
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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