Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 36m at 3:07 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 9:21 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Jan 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:584.33:254.09:250.29:26-0.37:165:14Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat4:014.54:274.110:24-0.110:25-0.67:175:14Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun5:024.85:254.211:21-0.411:21-0.87:175:15Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon5:575.06:194.312:15-0.77:175:16Full Moon4Mon
5Tue6:495.17:114.412:16-1.11:07-0.97:175:17Full Moon5Tue
6Wed7:425.28:054.51:10-1.31:58-1.17:175:17Full Moon6Wed
7Thu8:355.29:004.52:03-1.32:48-1.17:175:18Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri9:315.19:584.52:55-1.33:37-1.17:175:19Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:264.910:564.53:48-1.24:26-1.07:175:20Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:214.711:544.54:42-0.95:18-0.97:175:21Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:164.55:40-0.76:12-0.77:175:22Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:514.61:094.46:40-0.47:07-0.77:175:23Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:464.62:024.37:40-0.38:01-0.67:175:24Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:404.62:544.28:38-0.38:55-0.67:165:25Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri3:344.63:474.29:33-0.49:47-0.67:165:25Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:284.74:404.210:26-0.410:37-0.67:165:26Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:184.75:304.211:16-0.511:24-0.67:165:27Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:064.76:174.212:03-0.57:155:28New Moon18Mon
19Tue6:504.77:014.212:10-0.612:48-0.57:155:29New Moon19Tue
20Wed7:324.77:444.212:53-0.61:30-0.57:155:30New Moon20Wed
21Thu8:124.68:244.11:33-0.52:09-0.47:145:31New Moon21Thu
22Fri8:494.49:004.02:11-0.42:44-0.37:145:32Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat9:224.39:283.92:47-0.33:16-0.27:135:33Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun9:414.29:333.93:20-0.23:46-0.27:135:34Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon9:494.110:004.03:54-0.14:15-0.27:125:35Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue10:264.110:454.14:340.14:50-0.27:125:36First Quarter26Tue
27Wed11:174.011:404.25:260.25:37-0.27:115:37First Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:203.96:370.36:38-0.27:115:38First Quarter28Thu
29Fri12:454.21:343.97:500.27:46-0.37:105:39First Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:014.32:483.98:570.18:55-0.57:095:40Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun3:224.43:584.09:59-0.210:00-0.77:095:41Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 6:14 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 96% 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 maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated). This places Bald Head, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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