Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 21m at 7:17 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 1:55 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Mar 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:184.52:403.98:360.08:43-0.36:386:09Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu3:274.63:464.19:36-0.29:47-0.56:376:09Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri4:324.74:484.410:32-0.410:47-0.76:366:10Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:294.85:454.711:24-0.711:42-0.96:356:11Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:204.96:364.912:13-0.86:336:12New Moon5Sun
6Mon7:054.97:235.012:35-1.01:00-0.96:326:13New Moon6Mon
7Tue7:494.88:095.01:24-0.91:44-0.96:316:14New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:324.78:535.02:12-0.82:25-0.76:296:14Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu9:154.59:374.92:57-0.63:04-0.56:286:15Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri9:594.310:214.73:41-0.33:40-0.26:276:16Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:454.111:064.54:240.04:150.06:256:17Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:344.06:100.35:520.37:247:18First Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:564.41:263.97:010.56:360.47:237:18First Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:504.22:193.97:550.77:340.57:217:19First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:454.23:123.98:510.78:380.67:207:20First Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:404.24:064.09:440.79:400.57:197:21Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri4:354.25:004.110:350.510:380.37:177:21Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:284.35:524.311:230.311:320.17:167:22Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:164.46:394.512:090.17:157:23Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:594.47:214.712:230.012:520.07:137:24Full Moon20Mon
21Tue7:364.57:584.81:12-0.21:33-0.27:127:25Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:104.58:325.02:01-0.32:14-0.37:117:25Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:434.49:045.12:48-0.42:55-0.47:097:26Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:194.49:415.13:36-0.43:36-0.47:087:27Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:044.310:285.14:24-0.34:20-0.37:077:28Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:004.211:315.05:15-0.25:08-0.27:057:28Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:094.16:110.06:050.07:047:29Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:494.81:224.17:130.27:130.17:037:30Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:034.82:294.28:150.28:230.17:017:31Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:094.73:324.49:160.09:300.07:007:31Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri4:104.84:334.610:13-0.110:32-0.26:587:32Waning Crescent31Fri
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 10:36 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 44% 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 (44% 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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