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 (tomorrow) : 2:22 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 14m at 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 - Jan 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:004.810:194.23:11-0.83:56-0.67:175:14Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:504.611:134.24:01-0.64:43-0.47:175:15Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:394.54:52-0.35:31-0.37:175:16Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:064.312:274.35:46-0.16:20-0.27:175:17Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:594.31:154.26:430.17:08-0.17:175:17Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:494.42:034.17:400.27:57-0.17:175:18Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:394.42:524.08:350.28:44-0.17:175:19Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue3:304.53:433.99:290.19:32-0.17:175:20Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed4:224.64:343.910:200.010:18-0.27:175:21Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:124.65:233.911:080.011:04-0.27:175:22Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:594.66:093.911:54-0.111:48-0.37:175:23New Moon11Fri
12Sat6:424.66:503.912:38-0.17:175:24New Moon12Sat
13Sun7:224.67:283.912:30-0.41:20-0.27:165:24New Moon13Sun
14Mon7:564.57:593.81:11-0.42:00-0.27:165:25New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:234.58:223.91:51-0.42:37-0.27:165:26Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed8:414.58:463.92:30-0.43:13-0.27:165:27Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:094.59:244.03:11-0.43:49-0.37:155:28Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri9:514.410:134.13:54-0.34:28-0.37:155:29Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:434.311:114.24:46-0.15:13-0.37:155:30First Quarter19Sat
20Sun11:454.15:510.16:07-0.37:145:31First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:214.312:573.97:060.27:10-0.37:145:32First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:374.42:083.88:170.18:16-0.47:135:33First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:504.53:183.89:24-0.19:21-0.57:135:34Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu4:034.64:263.810:26-0.310:24-0.77:125:35Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:114.75:284.011:23-0.511:23-0.97:125:36Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:114.96:254.112:17-0.77:115:37Full Moon26Sat
27Sun7:064.97:184.312:19-1.11:09-0.87:115:38Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:574.98:104.31:13-1.21:57-0.97:105:39Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:454.89:014.42:03-1.12:43-0.87:095:40Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed9:314.69:514.42:51-1.03:26-0.77:095:41Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu10:154.510:404.33:38-0.74:08-0.67:085:42Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 11:20 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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