Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : 7:27 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 52m at 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 - May 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:034.09:475.04:220.43:520.36:227:55Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:354.010:315.05:020.54:320.36:217:56Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:244.111:255.05:460.65:190.46:207:57Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:304.16:370.66:180.46:197:58First Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:304.91:434.37:350.57:310.56:187:59First Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:474.82:494.58:340.38:460.46:177:59First Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:594.83:514.89:310.19:560.26:168:00Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:054.84:535.110:26-0.111:010.06:158:01Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:084.75:525.411:20-0.36:148:02Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun6:084.76:485.712:02-0.212:13-0.56:148:02Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon7:034.67:415.812:59-0.31:05-0.56:138:03Full Moon11Mon
12Tue7:564.58:325.71:54-0.41:56-0.56:128:04Full Moon12Tue
13Wed8:484.49:255.62:48-0.42:47-0.46:118:05Full Moon13Wed
14Thu9:434.310:195.43:38-0.33:36-0.26:108:05Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:394.311:145.14:28-0.14:260.16:108:06Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:364.25:160.15:150.36:098:07Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:094.912:324.26:060.36:080.66:088:08Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:024.71:284.36:570.47:050.86:088:08Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:534.62:214.47:480.58:040.96:078:09Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:434.53:124.68:370.49:010.86:078:10Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:314.54:024.79:240.49:560.86:068:11Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri4:204.44:534.910:100.310:490.66:058:11Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:094.45:425.010:530.211:390.56:058:12Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:584.36:295.211:360.26:048:13Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon6:444.27:115.212:270.412:170.26:048:13Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue7:274.27:505.21:140.312:570.26:048:14New Moon26Tue
27Wed8:074.18:235.11:580.31:380.26:038:15New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:454.08:485.12:420.32:180.26:038:15New Moon28Thu
29Fri9:194.09:065.13:240.32:590.26:028:16Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat9:514.09:385.14:050.33:410.16:028:17Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun10:314.110:245.14:460.34:250.26:028:17Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 4:04 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 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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