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 : 10:47 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 11m at 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 - Dec 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:295.49:564.72:52-0.83:40-0.56:595:02Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:285.210:574.73:45-0.64:32-0.47:005:02Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:275.111:574.74:40-0.45:25-0.37:015:02Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:244.95:39-0.26:20-0.37:025:02Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:554.81:184.86:41-0.17:16-0.37:035:02Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:514.92:104.77:410.08:09-0.37:035:02Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:445.03:014.68:390.09:01-0.47:045:03Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed3:385.03:524.69:34-0.19:51-0.47:055:03Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:305.14:434.610:27-0.210:39-0.47:065:03Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:195.25:314.611:17-0.211:25-0.47:065:03Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:065.26:174.512:04-0.37:075:03New Moon11Sat
12Sun6:495.17:014.512:09-0.412:49-0.27:085:03New Moon12Sun
13Mon7:315.17:434.412:51-0.31:32-0.27:085:04New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:114.98:234.31:31-0.22:12-0.17:095:04New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:494.89:014.22:08-0.12:490.07:105:04Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:224.69:334.12:420.03:240.17:105:05Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri9:414.59:514.03:140.13:560.27:115:05Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:514.410:144.13:480.24:290.27:115:06Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:294.410:594.24:280.35:060.27:125:06First Quarter19Sun
20Mon11:204.311:564.25:200.45:540.17:135:07First Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:234.36:290.56:510.07:135:07First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:024.41:324.27:430.47:53-0.17:135:08First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:114.52:424.28:520.38:56-0.37:145:08Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri3:214.73:514.29:560.09:58-0.57:145:09Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:304.94:564.310:56-0.310:58-0.87:155:09Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:335.15:554.411:52-0.511:55-1.07:155:10Full Moon26Sun
27Mon6:305.26:504.512:47-0.87:155:11Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:245.27:464.612:50-1.21:39-1.07:165:11Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:195.28:424.61:45-1.32:30-1.07:165:12Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu9:155.19:404.62:37-1.23:19-1.07:165:13Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri10:094.910:384.63:29-1.14:08-0.97:165:13Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 7:33 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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