Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:53 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 51m at 9:53 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:33 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Sep 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:284.81:125.36:150.27:030.86:467:37First Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:214.62:045.37:050.58:000.96:477:35First Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:134.52:555.27:590.68:561.06:477:34First Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:054.53:475.28:540.79:491.06:487:33Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri3:584.54:405.29:480.710:410.96:497:31Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat4:514.65:325.210:410.711:290.86:497:30Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun5:444.76:215.311:310.66:507:29Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon6:334.77:065.312:150.712:180.66:517:27Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue7:194.87:465.212:570.61:040.66:517:26Full Moon9Tue
10Wed8:004.98:225.11:370.61:470.66:527:25Full Moon10Wed
11Thu8:364.98:535.02:140.62:300.76:537:23Full Moon11Thu
12Fri9:054.99:144.92:480.53:100.76:537:22Full Moon12Fri
13Sat9:185.09:294.83:200.53:510.86:547:20Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun9:385.19:594.73:500.54:321.06:557:19Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon10:165.210:424.64:220.55:171.16:557:18Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue11:045.311:374.55:010.56:121.26:567:16Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed12:035.25:480.67:181.36:577:15Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu12:464.41:215.26:510.68:271.26:577:13Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:104.42:515.28:070.69:311.16:587:12Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:244.54:065.49:220.510:310.86:597:11Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun4:324.75:145.510:310.311:270.57:007:09Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon5:375.06:145.611:340.17:007:08Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue6:365.37:075.712:200.212:32-0.17:017:06New Moon23Tue
24Wed7:305.57:555.71:10-0.11:28-0.27:027:05New Moon24Wed
25Thu8:225.78:425.51:58-0.22:21-0.27:027:04New Moon25Thu
26Fri9:135.89:285.32:44-0.33:13-0.17:037:02New Moon26Fri
27Sat10:035.710:165.13:29-0.24:020.17:047:01Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun10:535.611:054.94:120.04:510.47:046:59Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon11:445.511:564.74:540.35:400.77:056:58Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:365.35:380.66:321.07:066:57First Quarter30Tue
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 12:53 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 5% 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 Waxing Crescent (5% 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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