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 2h 30m 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 - Mar 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:134.74:444.410:34-0.510:44-0.86:386:09Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:184.95:434.711:29-0.811:42-1.16:376:09Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:155.16:384.912:21-1.06:366:10Full Moon3Thu
4Fri7:075.17:305.112:38-1.31:12-1.26:356:11Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:575.18:225.21:31-1.42:00-1.26:336:12Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:475.09:145.12:23-1.32:47-1.16:326:13Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon9:374.810:065.03:13-1.13:33-0.96:316:14Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:284.610:594.94:02-0.84:19-0.66:306:14Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:194.411:524.74:53-0.55:07-0.36:286:15Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:124.35:47-0.25:580.06:276:16Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:464.61:054.26:430.06:540.16:266:17Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:394.51:584.27:390.27:490.26:246:18Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:324.53:514.29:330.29:440.27:237:18Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:264.54:454.310:250.110:370.17:227:19Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:194.55:374.411:140.011:280.07:207:20Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:104.66:274.612:00-0.17:197:21Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:564.67:134.712:16-0.112:44-0.17:187:21Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:394.67:554.71:02-0.21:25-0.27:167:22New Moon18Fri
19Sat8:184.68:324.71:45-0.32:03-0.27:157:23New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:534.59:024.72:27-0.32:40-0.27:137:24New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:224.49:134.73:08-0.23:13-0.27:127:24New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:394.39:264.83:47-0.23:46-0.27:117:25Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed9:594.310:014.94:27-0.14:20-0.27:097:26Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:394.310:484.95:100.14:59-0.17:087:27Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:334.211:434.96:010.25:470.07:077:28First Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:444.27:020.36:500.17:057:28First Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:514.82:064.28:080.38:050.17:047:29First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:214.73:174.49:120.19:18-0.17:037:30First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:434.84:234.610:12-0.110:25-0.37:017:31Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed4:534.95:274.811:10-0.411:27-0.67:007:31Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu5:565.06:255.112:04-0.66:597:32Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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