Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 38m at 9:33 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 4:19 pm (5.2 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 - Sep 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:134.98:315.21:570.22:120.36:467:36Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:435.08:575.22:370.12:580.36:477:35Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:075.19:255.13:160.13:440.36:487:34Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:405.210:055.03:560.04:310.46:487:32Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:265.310:584.94:370.05:220.56:497:31Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:265.35:230.16:190.76:507:29Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:064.812:465.36:170.27:230.76:507:28Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:224.72:045.37:210.28:270.76:517:27Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:314.83:115.48:280.29:280.66:527:25Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:344.94:145.49:340.110:270.36:527:24Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:375.05:155.510:360.011:220.16:537:23Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:375.26:115.611:34-0.16:547:21Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:335.47:025.612:15-0.112:30-0.26:547:20New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:265.57:495.61:05-0.21:23-0.26:557:18New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:155.68:345.51:52-0.22:13-0.26:567:17New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:035.69:195.32:38-0.23:020.06:567:16New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:505.510:045.23:21-0.13:480.26:577:14Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:375.410:505.04:020.14:330.46:587:13Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:245.311:374.84:410.45:170.76:587:11Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:135.25:190.66:031.06:597:10Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:264.71:035.15:590.86:531.27:007:09First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:184.61:545.06:441.07:451.27:007:07First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:104.62:455.07:381.08:381.27:017:06First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:014.63:355.08:351.09:291.17:027:04First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:524.74:265.19:320.910:191.07:037:03Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:444.85:165.110:280.811:070.87:037:02Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:354.96:035.211:210.711:540.67:047:00Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:225.16:465.312:120.57:056:59Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:055.27:255.312:380.41:020.47:056:57Full Moon29Wed
30Thu7:435.48:025.31:220.21:520.37:066:56Full Moon30Thu
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 12:56 pm — 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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