Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : 1:37 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 07m at 7:43 am (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:31 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Feb 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:454.41:104.07:00-0.17:09-0.57:085:42First Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:494.52:113.98:06-0.18:10-0.57:075:43First Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:534.53:133.99:08-0.29:11-0.57:065:44Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat3:574.54:143.910:08-0.310:11-0.67:055:45Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun4:594.65:134.011:03-0.411:06-0.77:055:46Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon5:554.76:064.111:55-0.511:59-0.87:045:47Full Moon6Mon
7Tue6:444.76:554.212:44-0.67:035:48Full Moon7Tue
8Wed7:304.77:424.312:49-0.81:30-0.67:025:49Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:134.68:284.31:36-0.82:13-0.67:015:50Full Moon9Thu
10Fri8:544.59:124.32:19-0.72:52-0.47:005:51Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:354.39:564.23:01-0.53:29-0.36:595:52Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun10:154.210:404.23:41-0.34:02-0.16:585:53Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:564.011:244.14:210.04:330.06:575:54Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:393.85:040.25:030.16:565:55Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:104.112:263.75:540.45:400.26:555:55Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:594.11:163.66:520.56:300.36:545:56Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:504.12:083.67:520.67:320.36:535:57Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:434.13:023.68:500.58:370.26:525:58Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun3:404.23:573.79:470.39:390.06:515:59Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon4:374.34:523.810:400.110:37-0.36:506:00Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:304.55:414.011:30-0.111:31-0.56:496:01Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed6:164.76:274.212:18-0.46:486:02New Moon22Wed
23Thu7:004.87:104.412:23-0.81:04-0.66:476:03New Moon23Thu
24Fri7:424.97:534.61:14-0.91:49-0.86:456:04New Moon24Fri
25Sat8:254.98:394.72:05-1.02:33-0.96:446:04Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:114.79:294.82:55-1.03:17-0.96:436:05Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon10:014.510:254.83:46-0.84:01-0.86:426:06Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:574.311:264.74:41-0.54:50-0.66:416:07Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:574.15:41-0.35:45-0.46:396:08First Quarter29Wed
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 10:40 am — 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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