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 2h 07m 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 - Jul 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:574.37:285.212:490.212:390.16:058:27New Moon1Sat
2Sun7:434.38:105.11:340.21:220.16:058:27New Moon2Sun
3Mon8:264.28:495.02:170.22:030.26:068:26New Moon3Mon
4Tue9:084.29:224.92:570.32:430.26:068:26New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:474.19:454.83:340.33:200.36:078:26Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:214.19:524.74:080.33:560.46:078:26Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:464.210:214.74:390.34:340.56:088:26Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:114.311:034.75:090.25:170.66:088:25Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:544.511:534.65:430.26:090.76:098:25First Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:514.66:250.17:160.86:108:25First Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:514.41:554.87:180.18:290.86:108:25First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:574.33:025.08:200.09:380.76:118:24First Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:084.24:115.19:280.010:430.56:118:24Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:214.25:215.310:35-0.111:440.26:128:23Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:344.26:265.411:40-0.36:138:23Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:394.37:255.612:420.012:41-0.56:138:22Full Moon16Sun
17Mon7:394.58:215.61:36-0.31:39-0.66:148:22Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:364.69:145.62:28-0.52:35-0.66:158:21Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:344.810:075.43:18-0.63:28-0.66:158:21Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:324.910:575.24:05-0.74:20-0.46:168:20Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:284.911:475.04:51-0.65:12-0.26:178:20Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:225.05:37-0.56:060.16:178:19Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:364.81:155.06:24-0.37:020.46:188:18Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:264.72:065.07:13-0.17:590.66:198:18Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:154.52:555.18:030.08:550.66:198:17Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:054.43:455.18:530.19:490.66:208:16Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu3:564.44:365.19:440.210:410.66:218:16Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri4:484.45:285.110:340.211:310.56:218:15Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:404.46:185.111:230.26:228:14Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:314.47:045.112:190.512:100.26:238:13New Moon30Sun
31Mon7:174.47:465.11:040.412:560.26:248:12New Moon31Mon
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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