Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : 8:13 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 52m at 2:24 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Nov 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:245.05:464.911:110.711:390.67:316:19Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:135.15:314.911:000.611:190.56:325:18Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon5:585.26:124.811:470.611:580.46:335:17New Moon3Mon
4Tue6:395.36:504.712:320.66:345:16New Moon4Tue
5Wed7:165.27:224.612:360.41:160.66:355:16New Moon5Wed
6Thu7:455.27:484.51:120.41:590.66:365:15New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:015.28:084.41:470.42:420.66:365:14Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:205.28:404.32:230.43:240.76:375:13Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun8:595.29:264.33:030.44:100.86:385:12Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:515.210:254.33:470.45:000.86:395:12Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:005.111:444.34:410.55:580.86:405:11First Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:295.15:480.66:590.76:415:10First Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:034.41:415.17:030.57:570.46:425:10First Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:104.72:435.18:130.48:540.16:435:09Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat3:134.93:425.19:190.29:48-0.16:445:08Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun4:145.24:395.110:200.010:40-0.46:455:08Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:125.55:325.111:18-0.211:30-0.56:465:07Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:055.76:225.012:13-0.36:475:07Full Moon18Tue
19Wed6:555.87:114.912:20-0.61:05-0.36:485:06Full Moon19Wed
20Thu7:445.78:004.81:08-0.51:56-0.26:495:06Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:335.58:504.61:55-0.42:45-0.16:505:05Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:225.39:414.42:41-0.23:320.16:505:05Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:135.110:344.33:260.14:190.46:515:04Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:054.911:274.34:100.35:070.66:525:04Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:574.74:580.65:570.76:535:04Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:214.212:494.65:510.76:470.86:545:04Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:154.31:394.56:490.87:370.86:555:03Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:074.42:274.57:470.88:240.66:565:03Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:584.53:164.48:440.89:100.56:575:03Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun3:504.64:064.49:380.79:550.46:585:03Waning Crescent30Sun
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 5:18 am — 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 62% 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 (62% 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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