Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : 11:46 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 09m at 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 - Dec 2090

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:554.63:164.58:460.69:040.36:595:03Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat3:464.74:064.59:400.59:510.27:005:02Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun4:374.84:554.510:310.410:360.17:015:02Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon5:254.95:414.411:200.211:20-0.17:015:02Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue6:084.96:244.412:070.17:025:02Full Moon5Tue
6Wed6:475.07:034.412:04-0.212:530.07:035:02Full Moon6Wed
7Thu7:205.07:394.312:47-0.31:38-0.17:045:03Full Moon7Thu
8Fri7:465.08:134.31:30-0.32:22-0.17:055:03Full Moon8Fri
9Sat8:115.08:504.32:14-0.43:06-0.27:055:03Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun8:515.09:384.33:00-0.43:51-0.27:065:03Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon9:435.010:404.33:48-0.34:39-0.27:075:03Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:514.911:494.44:42-0.25:32-0.27:075:03Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:064.85:44-0.16:29-0.27:085:04Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:554.51:124.76:51-0.17:28-0.37:095:04Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:564.72:134.67:57-0.18:25-0.57:095:04Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:564.93:134.69:00-0.39:22-0.77:105:05Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun3:565.14:124.610:00-0.410:17-0.87:115:05Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon4:545.25:084.610:57-0.611:10-0.97:115:05Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue5:495.36:014.611:51-0.77:125:06New Moon19Tue
20Wed6:395.36:504.612:01-0.912:42-0.77:125:06New Moon20Wed
21Thu7:275.27:384.512:51-0.91:31-0.77:135:07New Moon21Thu
22Fri8:135.18:264.41:38-0.82:18-0.67:135:07New Moon22Fri
23Sat8:594.99:144.32:24-0.63:02-0.57:145:08Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun9:454.810:024.23:07-0.43:44-0.37:145:08Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon10:314.610:514.13:49-0.24:25-0.17:155:09Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:184.411:424.14:310.15:060.17:155:10Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:064.35:180.35:490.27:155:10First Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:334.112:554.16:100.56:350.27:165:11First Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:244.11:444.17:080.57:230.27:165:12First Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:144.22:344.08:060.58:130.17:165:12First Quarter30Sat
31Sun3:054.23:254.09:030.49:070.07:165:13Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 8:37 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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