Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 03m at 5:20 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 11:02 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Sep 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:424.54:285.39:370.210:360.66:467:37Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri4:414.65:275.410:370.211:310.56:467:36Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat5:404.76:215.411:330.26:477:34Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:344.87:105.412:220.312:270.16:487:33New Moon4Sun
5Mon7:245.07:545.41:100.31:170.26:487:32New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:115.08:355.31:550.22:040.26:497:30New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:565.19:155.22:370.32:500.46:507:29New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:415.19:555.03:160.43:320.56:517:28Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:235.010:344.83:520.54:130.76:517:26Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:055.011:134.64:230.64:530.96:527:25Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:474.911:544.44:500.85:341.26:537:23Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:314.95:170.86:201.36:537:22First Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:394.31:184.85:500.97:141.56:547:21First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:294.22:094.96:371.08:131.56:557:19First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:224.23:024.97:391.09:111.46:557:18First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:164.33:565.08:480.910:071.26:567:16Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:114.44:525.29:550.811:000.96:577:15Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:084.65:465.310:570.611:510.76:577:14Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:024.86:365.511:560.46:587:12Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:525.07:215.612:400.412:510.26:597:11Full Moon20Tue
21Wed7:395.38:055.61:270.11:450.06:597:09Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:255.58:495.52:13-0.12:390.07:007:08Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:145.69:375.42:59-0.23:310.07:017:07Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat10:065.710:305.13:44-0.24:240.17:017:05Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:045.611:274.94:30-0.15:180.37:027:04Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:065.65:190.06:160.67:037:02Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:284.71:115.56:130.37:170.87:047:01Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:314.72:145.47:140.58:190.87:047:00Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:314.73:135.38:180.59:180.87:056:58Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:294.74:115.39:200.610:130.77:066:57Waning Crescent30Fri
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 8:11 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 75% 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 Waning Gibbous (75% 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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