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 5h 28m 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 - Jan 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:044.811:344.64:23-0.94:59-0.87:175:14Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:574.65:18-0.65:51-0.77:175:15Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:304.612:494.56:16-0.46:45-0.57:175:16Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:244.61:404.37:15-0.27:38-0.57:175:17Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:164.62:304.38:12-0.28:30-0.47:175:17Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu3:094.63:224.29:07-0.29:21-0.57:175:18Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri4:014.74:144.210:00-0.210:10-0.57:175:19Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:534.75:054.210:50-0.310:57-0.57:175:20Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:414.75:534.211:37-0.411:43-0.57:175:21Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:274.76:384.212:22-0.47:175:22New Moon10Mon
11Tue7:094.77:204.212:26-0.51:05-0.47:175:23New Moon11Tue
12Wed7:494.67:594.11:07-0.51:45-0.37:175:23New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:254.58:344.01:46-0.42:22-0.37:165:24New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:544.48:564.02:22-0.42:55-0.37:165:25Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat9:014.39:024.02:57-0.33:27-0.27:165:26Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:184.39:344.13:32-0.23:58-0.37:165:27Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon9:584.310:204.24:12-0.14:34-0.37:155:28Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:484.211:144.35:010.05:19-0.37:155:29First Quarter18Tue
19Wed11:494.16:080.26:17-0.37:155:30First Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:204.31:034.07:220.27:25-0.47:145:31First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:384.42:214.08:320.08:34-0.57:145:32Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat2:584.53:334.09:37-0.29:40-0.77:135:33Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:134.74:414.210:37-0.510:42-1.07:135:34Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:194.95:424.411:34-0.811:40-1.27:125:35Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:185.06:384.512:27-1.17:125:36Full Moon25Tue
26Wed7:115.17:324.712:36-1.41:19-1.27:115:37Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:045.18:254.71:30-1.52:08-1.37:115:38Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:555.09:194.72:22-1.52:56-1.37:105:39Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat9:454.810:124.73:12-1.33:42-1.27:095:40Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:354.611:064.64:02-1.04:29-0.97:095:41Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon11:254.44:53-0.75:17-0.77:085:42Third Quarter31Mon
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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