Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : 9:33 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 59m at 3:29 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Apr 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:294.84:564.810:33-0.310:51-0.36:577:33Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:254.85:515.011:25-0.511:46-0.46:567:34Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:174.86:425.212:14-0.66:547:34Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun7:044.97:295.312:38-0.51:00-0.66:537:35Full Moon4Sun
5Mon7:484.88:135.31:27-0.51:44-0.56:527:36Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:304.78:555.32:13-0.52:26-0.46:507:37Full Moon6Tue
7Wed9:124.69:365.22:57-0.43:05-0.26:497:37Full Moon7Wed
8Thu9:534.510:165.03:39-0.23:400.06:487:38Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:354.310:554.94:190.04:130.26:477:39Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:184.211:334.74:580.24:420.46:457:40Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:024.15:370.45:120.56:447:40Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:134.512:504.16:190.65:520.66:437:41Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:004.41:424.17:080.76:470.76:427:42Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:544.42:344.28:020.77:590.86:407:43Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:494.43:264.38:570.69:100.76:397:44Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:444.44:194.59:510.410:150.56:387:44Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat4:404.55:134.710:440.211:150.36:377:45Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:354.66:045.011:360.06:357:46Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:274.76:525.212:110.012:25-0.36:347:47Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue7:164.77:385.41:06-0.31:15-0.46:337:47New Moon20Tue
21Wed8:034.88:245.51:59-0.52:04-0.66:327:48New Moon21Wed
22Thu8:534.79:135.62:51-0.62:53-0.66:317:49New Moon22Thu
23Fri9:474.710:085.53:42-0.63:43-0.66:307:50Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat10:454.611:095.44:34-0.54:34-0.56:297:50Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun11:464.65:26-0.45:28-0.36:277:51Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:125.212:484.66:21-0.36:27-0.16:267:52First Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:155.11:484.77:19-0.27:300.16:257:53First Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:145.02:454.88:16-0.28:320.16:247:54First Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:094.93:405.09:12-0.29:320.16:237:54First Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:024.84:355.110:05-0.310:290.06:227:55Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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 6:31 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 22% 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 Waning Crescent (22% 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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