Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:24 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 54m at 2:18 am (4.3 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 - Feb 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:044.39:264.22:33-0.42:59-0.37:075:43Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:374.110:014.13:10-0.33:28-0.27:075:44Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:044.010:294.13:45-0.13:53-0.17:065:45Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:213.810:454.14:220.14:20-0.17:055:45Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:553.811:224.15:060.34:56-0.17:045:46Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed11:463.76:020.45:460.07:045:47Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:194.112:523.77:090.46:510.07:035:48Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:344.22:033.78:150.48:04-0.17:025:49Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:494.33:123.89:180.29:15-0.37:015:50Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun3:594.44:183.910:16-0.110:19-0.67:005:51Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:024.65:184.211:11-0.411:19-0.96:595:52Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:574.86:124.412:02-0.86:585:53New Moon12Tue
13Wed6:475.07:034.712:15-1.112:52-1.06:575:54New Moon13Wed
14Thu7:365.07:544.81:09-1.31:41-1.26:565:55New Moon14Thu
15Fri8:264.98:474.92:02-1.42:28-1.36:555:56Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat9:164.89:424.92:54-1.33:14-1.26:545:57Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:094.610:384.83:46-1.14:01-1.16:535:58Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:034.411:364.74:40-0.84:51-0.86:525:59Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue11:594.25:37-0.45:45-0.66:516:00First Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:354.612:564.16:37-0.26:44-0.36:506:00First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:334.51:524.17:37-0.17:43-0.26:486:01First Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:304.42:484.18:35-0.18:42-0.26:476:02Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat3:274.43:434.29:30-0.19:38-0.36:466:03Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:224.44:384.310:21-0.210:30-0.46:456:04Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:134.55:294.411:09-0.311:19-0.46:446:05Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:004.56:164.511:54-0.46:436:06Full Moon26Tue
27Wed6:424.67:004.612:06-0.512:36-0.46:416:07Full Moon27Wed
28Thu7:224.57:414.612:50-0.51:15-0.46:406:07Full Moon28Thu
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 5:21 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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