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 1h 23m 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 - Apr 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:294.111:494.75:100.24:510.46:577:33Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue12:153.95:520.55:200.56:567:34Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed12:334.51:053.96:380.76:000.76:557:34Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:254.41:583.87:310.96:560.86:537:35Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:214.32:503.98:270.98:080.86:527:36Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:164.33:444.09:220.89:180.76:517:37Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun4:124.44:374.210:150.610:230.56:497:37Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon5:074.55:304.411:060.411:220.36:487:38Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue5:584.66:194.611:540.26:477:39Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed6:444.77:044.912:170.112:40-0.16:467:40Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu7:264.77:455.21:10-0.11:25-0.36:447:40New Moon11Thu
12Fri8:084.78:255.32:02-0.32:09-0.46:437:41New Moon12Fri
13Sat8:514.69:075.42:53-0.42:54-0.46:427:42New Moon13Sat
14Sun9:394.59:555.43:44-0.43:40-0.46:417:43Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon10:354.310:535.34:35-0.34:28-0.36:397:43Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue11:374.25:29-0.15:20-0.16:387:44Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed12:025.112:434.26:270.16:200.16:377:45First Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:144.91:484.27:280.27:270.36:367:46First Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:214.82:494.38:280.28:340.36:347:46First Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:214.83:474.59:260.19:380.26:337:47First Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:194.84:444.810:200.010:370.06:327:48Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon5:134.85:395.011:11-0.211:32-0.16:317:49Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue6:044.86:305.211:58-0.36:307:50Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed6:504.87:165.412:24-0.212:43-0.36:297:50Full Moon24Wed
25Thu7:324.77:595.41:13-0.21:26-0.26:287:51Full Moon25Thu
26Fri8:144.68:395.41:59-0.22:06-0.16:277:52Full Moon26Fri
27Sat8:544.59:185.32:43-0.12:430.16:257:53Full Moon27Sat
28Sun9:354.39:565.23:250.03:170.26:247:53Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon10:164.210:315.04:050.23:470.46:237:54Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue10:564.011:034.84:430.44:150.56:227:55Waning Gibbous30Tue
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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