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 1h 47m 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 - Oct 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:404.74:235.39:360.710:190.77:066:56Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri4:364.95:145.310:320.611:090.67:076:54Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat5:305.06:025.311:250.511:550.57:086:53Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:205.26:475.312:150.57:096:51Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon7:075.37:285.212:390.41:020.57:096:50Full Moon5Mon
6Tue7:495.48:085.11:190.41:470.57:106:49Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:295.48:465.01:570.52:300.67:116:47Full Moon7Wed
8Thu9:075.39:234.82:320.63:110.87:126:46Full Moon8Thu
9Fri9:395.29:574.63:030.63:510.97:126:45Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat9:595.110:264.43:320.74:281.17:136:44Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun10:075.110:484.44:010.75:061.37:146:42Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon10:405.111:244.34:340.85:481.47:156:41Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue11:295.05:160.86:391.47:156:40Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:204.312:305.06:080.87:391.47:166:38Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:334.41:495.17:140.98:391.27:176:37Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:414.53:035.18:280.89:360.97:186:36Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:434.84:075.29:400.610:300.67:196:35Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun4:445.05:075.310:450.411:230.37:196:34Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon5:435.46:045.411:470.27:206:32Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:385.76:565.412:130.012:450.07:216:31New Moon20Tue
21Wed7:305.97:465.31:03-0.21:42-0.17:226:30New Moon21Wed
22Thu8:216.08:365.11:53-0.32:36-0.17:236:29New Moon22Thu
23Fri9:156.09:295.02:43-0.33:300.07:246:28Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat10:115.810:264.83:32-0.24:220.27:246:27Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun11:115.611:254.64:220.05:140.47:256:26Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:125.45:140.26:080.67:266:25Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:264.61:125.26:100.57:050.87:276:24First Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:264.62:095.17:110.78:020.87:286:23First Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:244.63:015.18:120.88:560.87:296:22First Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:184.73:515.09:110.89:470.67:306:21Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat4:124.94:405.010:070.710:350.57:306:20Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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