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 8m 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 - Feb 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:464.52:174.08:16-0.28:22-0.67:085:42First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:574.53:234.19:19-0.39:26-0.87:075:43Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:054.64:274.210:18-0.610:26-1.07:065:44Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:084.85:274.411:14-0.811:23-1.17:065:45Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:044.96:214.512:06-1.07:055:46Full Moon5Thu
6Fri6:554.97:124.712:17-1.312:56-1.17:045:47Full Moon6Fri
7Sat7:424.98:014.71:09-1.31:44-1.17:035:48Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:284.88:504.71:58-1.22:28-1.07:025:49Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:124.69:374.62:44-1.03:11-0.97:015:50Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:574.410:244.53:29-0.83:51-0.67:005:51Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:424.311:124.44:14-0.54:31-0.46:595:52Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:294.15:00-0.25:11-0.16:585:53Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:024.312:194.05:500.15:560.06:585:54Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat12:534.21:103.96:440.36:460.26:575:55Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:444.22:023.87:390.37:400.26:555:55Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:374.22:543.88:340.38:360.16:545:56Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue3:314.23:483.99:270.29:310.06:535:57Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed4:254.34:404.010:180.110:23-0.26:525:58Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:164.45:294.111:05-0.111:13-0.36:515:59Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:014.56:134.211:51-0.36:506:00New Moon20Fri
21Sat6:414.56:534.412:01-0.512:34-0.46:496:01New Moon21Sat
22Sun7:174.67:274.512:48-0.61:16-0.66:486:02New Moon22Sun
23Mon7:504.67:574.61:34-0.71:57-0.76:476:03New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:224.58:284.72:20-0.72:38-0.76:466:04Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed8:594.59:094.73:07-0.73:19-0.76:446:04Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu9:464.410:004.73:56-0.64:03-0.76:436:05Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:464.211:074.64:50-0.44:53-0.56:426:06Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:564.15:51-0.25:53-0.46:416:07First Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:274.61:054.16:55-0.17:00-0.36:406:08First Quarter29Sun
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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