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 (tomorrow) : 7:17 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 41m at 1:04 am (4.4 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 - Dec 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:034.711:584.34:530.55:490.66:595:03Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:024.65:540.66:430.46:595:02Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:024.41:074.57:080.67:390.37:005:02Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:044.62:124.58:200.58:370.17:015:02Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun3:064.93:184.49:280.39:36-0.17:025:02Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:095.14:244.410:310.110:34-0.37:035:02Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:115.35:264.411:30-0.111:31-0.57:045:02New Moon7Tue
8Wed6:095.46:224.412:27-0.37:045:03New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:055.57:184.412:27-0.71:21-0.47:055:03New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:025.48:154.41:22-0.82:14-0.57:065:03New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:015.39:144.42:16-0.83:04-0.57:075:03Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:585.110:144.43:09-0.73:54-0.47:075:03Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:544.911:134.44:02-0.54:44-0.37:085:04Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:474.84:57-0.25:35-0.27:095:04First Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:114.412:384.65:550.06:27-0.17:095:04First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:064.51:274.56:550.27:19-0.17:105:05First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:584.62:164.37:530.28:09-0.17:105:05First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:504.73:064.38:490.28:58-0.17:115:05Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun3:414.83:564.29:430.19:46-0.17:125:06Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:334.84:474.210:340.110:32-0.27:125:06Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:224.95:354.211:220.011:17-0.27:135:07Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:074.96:214.212:08-0.17:135:07Full Moon22Wed
23Thu6:504.87:034.112:00-0.212:52-0.17:145:08Full Moon23Thu
24Fri7:304.87:444.112:41-0.21:330.07:145:08Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:064.78:214.01:20-0.22:120.07:145:09Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:344.68:523.91:57-0.22:480.17:155:09Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon8:484.59:144.02:33-0.23:210.17:155:10Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue9:064.59:384.03:09-0.23:530.07:155:11Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed9:444.510:194.13:49-0.14:270.07:165:11Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:314.411:124.24:350.05:08-0.17:165:12Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri11:264.35:330.25:57-0.17:165:13Third Quarter31Fri
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 4:10 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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