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 06m 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 - May 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:554.85:285.310:55-0.311:23-0.16:217:56Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:454.86:175.411:43-0.46:207:57Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:334.87:045.512:14-0.212:29-0.36:197:57Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:184.77:475.51:03-0.21:12-0.26:187:58Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:024.68:295.41:49-0.21:54-0.16:177:59Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:444.59:095.32:33-0.12:330.16:178:00Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:264.49:475.13:150.03:080.26:168:01Full Moon7Fri
8Sat10:064.310:225.03:540.13:410.36:158:01Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:464.210:474.84:310.34:110.56:148:02Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:244.110:534.75:070.44:430.56:138:03Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:024.15:440.55:210.66:128:04Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:464.26:250.66:110.76:128:04Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:214.61:404.37:140.57:180.86:118:05Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:254.62:354.58:090.48:330.86:108:06Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:354.63:314.79:050.39:430.66:098:07Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:424.64:294.910:020.110:470.46:098:07Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:474.65:275.210:58-0.111:480.16:088:08Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:494.66:245.411:53-0.36:078:09Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:474.67:175.612:45-0.212:47-0.56:078:10New Moon19Wed
20Thu7:414.78:095.71:40-0.41:41-0.66:068:10New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:364.79:045.72:34-0.62:34-0.76:068:11New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:344.710:015.63:26-0.73:27-0.66:058:12Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:344.711:015.44:18-0.74:20-0.56:058:12Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:344.711:595.35:09-0.65:13-0.36:048:13Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:334.76:01-0.56:10-0.16:048:14First Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:565.11:314.86:55-0.37:100.16:038:14First Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:505.02:254.97:49-0.38:100.26:038:15First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:424.83:185.18:42-0.39:080.26:038:16First Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:324.74:095.29:33-0.310:040.26:028:16Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun4:224.75:005.310:22-0.310:570.16:028:17Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon5:124.65:505.411:10-0.211:480.06:028:17Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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