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 1h 19m 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 - Jun 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:024.66:375.411:56-0.26:018:18Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:494.57:225.412:360.012:40-0.16:018:19Full Moon2Wed
3Thu7:344.58:045.31:220.01:220.06:018:19Full Moon3Thu
4Fri8:184.48:445.22:070.02:020.16:018:20Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:594.39:225.12:490.12:400.26:018:20Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:394.29:544.93:280.13:160.36:008:21Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:154.110:084.84:050.23:490.46:008:21Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:434.110:174.84:400.34:230.46:008:22Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:014.210:554.85:140.35:020.56:008:22Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:414.311:454.75:500.35:490.66:008:23Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:374.46:340.26:520.76:008:23Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:434.71:434.67:260.18:060.76:008:23Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:504.62:484.88:240.09:170.66:008:24Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:004.53:515.09:24-0.110:240.46:008:24Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:104.54:575.310:25-0.311:260.16:008:25Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:194.56:005.411:25-0.56:008:25Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:234.57:005.612:25-0.212:24-0.66:018:25New Moon17Thu
18Fri7:224.67:565.71:21-0.41:21-0.76:018:25New Moon18Fri
19Sat8:194.68:525.62:15-0.62:16-0.86:018:26New Moon19Sat
20Sun9:184.79:485.53:07-0.73:11-0.76:018:26Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:174.710:445.43:58-0.84:03-0.66:018:26Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:154.811:385.24:47-0.74:56-0.46:028:26Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:124.85:36-0.65:49-0.16:028:26Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:305.01:074.96:26-0.56:450.16:028:26First Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:214.92:005.07:17-0.37:430.36:038:27First Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:114.72:505.08:08-0.28:400.46:038:27First Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:004.63:405.18:58-0.29:350.46:038:27First Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:494.54:305.29:47-0.110:280.36:048:27Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue4:394.55:205.210:35-0.111:190.26:048:27Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:304.46:095.311:22-0.16:058:27Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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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