Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 02m at 9:44 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:29 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Oct 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:135.111:234.64:220.75:091.07:066:56Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:525.04:500.85:501.27:076:54Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:044.512:344.95:240.96:371.37:086:53First Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:524.51:264.96:100.97:311.37:086:52First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:474.52:204.97:101.08:281.27:096:50First Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:414.63:135.08:210.99:231.07:106:49First Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:364.74:075.19:300.810:180.87:116:48Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:324.95:035.210:330.611:100.57:116:46Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:285.25:565.311:330.47:126:45Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:215.46:465.412:010.212:300.27:136:44Full Moon10Fri
11Sat7:115.77:345.412:510.01:260.07:146:43Full Moon11Sat
12Sun7:595.88:235.41:40-0.22:20-0.17:146:41Full Moon12Sun
13Mon8:505.99:145.32:30-0.33:13-0.17:156:40Full Moon13Mon
14Tue9:455.810:105.13:19-0.34:060.07:166:39Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:455.711:105.04:09-0.34:590.17:176:38Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:495.65:01-0.15:530.37:186:36Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:124.912:525.45:570.16:510.57:186:35Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:144.91:525.46:570.37:490.57:196:34Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:135.02:475.37:590.48:460.57:206:33Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:095.13:405.38:590.49:400.47:216:32Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:035.24:315.29:570.410:310.37:226:30Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed4:575.35:215.210:510.311:200.27:236:29Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:495.56:095.211:430.37:236:28Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:375.66:545.212:060.112:310.27:246:27New Moon24Fri
25Sat7:225.67:365.112:490.11:180.37:256:26New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:045.68:175.01:300.22:030.37:266:25New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:455.58:574.92:090.32:460.47:276:24New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:245.39:354.72:460.43:260.67:286:23Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:005.210:114.63:190.54:040.77:296:22Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:285.110:394.53:500.64:410.97:296:21Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri10:325.010:584.44:200.65:181.07:306:20Waxing 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 12:36 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (32% illuminated). This places Bald Head, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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