Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 11m at 6:19 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 12:41 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Apr 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:084.09:464.84:030.23:410.16:587:32Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:274.010:114.84:390.44:100.26:567:33Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:543.910:524.85:170.54:470.26:557:34Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:393.911:434.86:020.75:320.36:547:35First Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:413.96:580.76:290.46:537:36First Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:464.71:574.08:020.77:440.46:517:36First Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:044.63:084.29:050.69:020.36:507:37First Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:264.74:134.410:040.310:140.16:497:38Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu4:374.85:164.810:590.011:19-0.26:477:39Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:414.86:155.111:52-0.36:467:39Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat6:374.97:095.412:19-0.412:43-0.56:457:40Full Moon11Sat
12Sun7:294.98:005.61:16-0.61:32-0.76:437:41Full Moon12Sun
13Mon8:184.88:515.72:11-0.72:21-0.76:427:42Full Moon13Mon
14Tue9:094.69:435.63:04-0.73:09-0.66:417:42Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:034.510:385.43:56-0.53:57-0.46:407:43Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu10:584.311:345.24:47-0.34:46-0.16:387:44Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri11:564.25:390.05:380.26:377:45Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:334.912:554.26:330.26:340.46:367:45Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:314.71:534.27:290.47:360.66:357:46Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:274.62:484.38:240.58:370.76:347:47Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:194.63:424.59:170.49:350.66:337:48Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:114.54:354.610:070.310:290.56:317:48Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:014.65:274.810:540.211:210.46:307:49Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri5:504.66:155.011:380.26:297:50Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:364.57:005.112:100.312:190.16:287:51Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun7:184.57:415.212:560.212:570.16:277:52New Moon26Sun
27Mon7:594.48:185.21:410.21:340.26:267:52New Moon27Mon
28Tue8:374.38:495.12:230.22:090.26:257:53New Moon28Tue
29Wed9:114.19:085.03:040.22:420.26:247:54New Moon29Wed
30Thu9:414.09:175.03:440.33:160.36:237:55Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 9:30 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (55% illuminated). This places Bald Head, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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