Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 16m at 10:40 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 5:29 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:29 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Oct 2090

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:214.92:595.38:120.68:560.77:066:55First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:144.93:505.39:080.79:480.77:076:54Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:075.04:405.310:010.610:380.67:086:53Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:595.15:305.410:530.611:250.57:096:51Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:505.26:185.411:430.57:096:50Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:385.37:025.412:100.412:300.57:106:49Full Moon6Fri
7Sat7:235.37:445.312:520.41:150.57:116:47Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:045.38:235.21:320.41:590.57:126:46Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:415.38:585.02:090.42:410.67:126:45Full Moon9Mon
10Tue9:115.29:274.92:440.53:210.77:136:43Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:165.29:404.83:170.54:000.87:146:42Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:305.210:014.73:490.54:400.97:156:41Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:085.310:434.74:240.55:221.07:156:40Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:575.311:384.75:040.56:131.07:166:38Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun11:555.35:550.67:131.07:176:37Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:524.71:095.37:010.68:160.97:186:36Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:154.82:365.38:160.69:170.77:196:35Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:244.93:495.49:260.410:160.47:196:34Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu4:285.24:545.510:320.211:120.17:206:32Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:305.45:555.511:34-0.17:216:31Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:295.76:505.612:05-0.212:32-0.37:226:30New Moon21Sat
22Sun7:235.97:415.512:57-0.41:27-0.47:236:29New Moon22Sun
23Mon8:156.08:325.41:47-0.52:21-0.47:246:28New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:075.99:235.32:37-0.53:13-0.37:246:27New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:005.810:165.13:25-0.44:04-0.27:256:26Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:545.611:094.94:13-0.24:530.17:266:25Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:475.55:000.15:430.37:276:24Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:044.812:415.35:490.46:350.67:286:23First Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:594.71:345.26:420.67:280.77:296:22First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:534.72:255.17:380.88:210.77:306:21First Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:464.83:155.18:350.89:120.77:316:20First Quarter31Tue
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 2:04 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 13% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (13% illuminated). This places Bald Head, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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