Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 19m at 10:47 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:55 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Jan 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:274.58:353.91:43-0.22:280.07:175:14New Moon1Mon
2Tue9:054.49:133.82:20-0.13:030.17:175:14Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed9:374.29:453.82:550.03:350.27:175:15Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu10:014.110:083.83:280.14:050.27:175:16Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri10:184.010:383.94:040.24:350.27:175:17Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat10:553.911:244.04:490.45:110.17:175:18First Quarter6Sat
7Sun11:473.85:470.55:580.17:175:18First Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:224.112:513.77:010.66:560.07:175:19First Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:274.21:593.78:140.58:00-0.17:175:20First Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:354.33:093.79:200.39:07-0.37:175:21Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu3:484.54:173.710:220.110:11-0.57:175:22Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri4:574.75:203.911:20-0.211:12-0.87:175:23Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:584.96:164.112:14-0.57:175:24Full Moon13Sat
14Sun6:545.17:104.212:10-1.01:06-0.77:165:25Full Moon14Sun
15Mon7:475.18:044.41:06-1.21:56-0.97:165:26Full Moon15Mon
16Tue8:405.18:594.51:59-1.32:44-1.07:165:27Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed9:314.99:554.52:52-1.33:31-1.07:165:28Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu10:224.710:504.53:43-1.14:17-0.97:155:29Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri11:124.511:464.64:36-0.85:05-0.87:155:29Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat12:034.35:33-0.55:56-0.67:155:30Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun12:414.512:554.16:32-0.26:49-0.47:145:31Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:354.51:473.97:320.07:43-0.37:145:32Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:284.52:403.88:310.08:37-0.37:135:33Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed3:234.43:343.89:260.09:30-0.27:135:34Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu4:184.44:283.810:19-0.110:22-0.37:125:35Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri5:114.55:203.911:09-0.111:11-0.37:125:36Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat6:004.56:084.011:56-0.211:57-0.47:115:37New Moon27Sat
28Sun6:454.56:534.012:39-0.27:115:38New Moon28Sun
29Mon7:264.57:344.012:41-0.41:20-0.27:105:39New Moon29Mon
30Tue8:044.48:124.01:22-0.41:58-0.27:095:40New Moon30Tue
31Wed8:384.38:453.92:00-0.32:31-0.17:095:41Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 1:51 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 79% 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 Waxing Gibbous (79% 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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