Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 46m at 1:37 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 8:19 pm (5.5 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 - Aug 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:074.16:455.111:430.36:248:11Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:544.27:285.212:430.512:320.26:258:11Full Moon2Thu
3Fri7:374.38:075.21:290.31:200.16:268:10Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:174.38:425.32:130.22:070.16:278:09Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:544.49:165.32:560.12:540.06:278:08Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:324.69:525.23:37-0.13:420.06:288:07Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:164.710:355.14:18-0.14:300.16:298:06Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:084.811:265.04:59-0.25:220.36:298:05Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:075.05:44-0.26:210.46:308:04Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:264.81:125.16:34-0.17:270.66:318:03Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:294.62:165.27:30-0.18:330.66:328:02Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:324.53:185.38:310.09:360.66:328:01Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:344.44:205.39:330.010:370.46:338:00Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:364.45:235.410:35-0.111:350.36:347:58Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:384.56:225.411:34-0.16:347:57Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:364.67:155.412:290.212:30-0.16:357:56New Moon16Thu
17Fri7:294.78:045.41:200.11:23-0.16:367:55New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:204.88:495.32:080.02:13-0.16:377:54New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:094.89:335.22:540.03:010.16:377:53New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:574.910:165.03:360.13:460.36:387:51Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:454.810:584.84:150.24:300.56:397:50Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:314.811:424.74:520.45:130.76:397:49Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:184.85:270.55:591.06:407:48Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:274.51:064.86:010.76:491.26:417:47First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:154.41:554.86:380.87:441.36:417:45First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:054.32:454.97:230.88:401.36:427:44First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:554.23:354.98:180.99:351.26:437:43First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:464.24:275.09:160.810:291.16:437:41Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed4:394.35:205.110:150.711:200.96:447:40Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:324.46:105.211:110.56:457:39Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri6:224.56:555.312:090.712:050.46:467:37Waxing 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 4:58 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 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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