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 : 9:01 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 31m at 3:06 pm (5.0 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 - Jul 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:544.211:174.84:350.04:320.36:058:27Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri11:464.35:180.25:180.56:058:26Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:044.612:374.36:010.36:060.76:068:26Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:514.51:284.46:430.46:580.96:068:26First Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:384.42:174.57:270.57:551.06:078:26First Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:254.33:064.68:110.58:521.06:078:26First Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:124.13:544.88:550.49:470.96:088:26First Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:014.04:444.99:410.410:410.86:088:25Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri4:524.05:345.010:290.311:330.76:098:25Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat5:434.06:235.011:180.36:098:25Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:324.07:075.112:230.512:070.26:108:25Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon7:174.07:495.21:110.412:560.16:118:24Full Moon12Mon
13Tue7:594.18:275.21:580.21:450.06:118:24Full Moon13Tue
14Wed8:394.19:055.22:430.12:33-0.16:128:23Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:214.29:465.23:28-0.13:22-0.16:128:23Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:094.310:315.24:11-0.24:10-0.16:138:22Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:024.511:225.14:54-0.25:020.06:148:22Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:014.65:39-0.35:580.26:148:21Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:184.91:024.86:27-0.37:010.36:158:21Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:164.82:025.07:20-0.38:070.46:168:20Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:154.63:005.28:16-0.39:120.46:168:20Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:134.53:595.39:13-0.210:140.36:178:19Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri4:124.44:595.310:11-0.211:130.26:188:19Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat5:124.35:585.311:09-0.26:188:18Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun6:104.36:535.312:090.112:05-0.26:198:17Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon7:054.47:445.31:020.112:59-0.26:208:16New Moon26Mon
27Tue7:574.48:315.21:520.01:50-0.16:218:16New Moon27Tue
28Wed8:474.59:175.12:390.02:380.06:218:15New Moon28Wed
29Thu9:364.510:005.03:230.13:240.26:228:14Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri10:254.510:434.84:050.24:070.46:238:13Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat11:134.511:254.74:430.34:490.66:238:13Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 6:03 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 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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