Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : 4:10 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 36m at 10:21 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:33 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Feb 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:094.512:254.06:13-0.26:25-0.57:085:42Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:124.51:273.87:19-0.17:26-0.47:075:43Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:144.52:273.78:220.08:28-0.47:065:44Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu3:164.53:283.79:23-0.19:29-0.47:055:45Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri4:194.54:293.810:20-0.210:27-0.57:055:46Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat5:174.55:254.011:13-0.311:20-0.67:045:47Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun6:094.66:154.112:02-0.47:035:48New Moon7Sun
8Mon6:544.67:024.212:11-0.712:49-0.57:025:49New Moon8Mon
9Tue7:374.67:474.312:58-0.71:32-0.57:015:50New Moon9Tue
10Wed8:174.58:294.31:42-0.62:11-0.47:005:51New Moon10Wed
11Thu8:564.49:114.22:24-0.52:47-0.36:595:52Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri9:344.29:504.23:03-0.33:19-0.26:585:53Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat10:114.010:274.23:41-0.13:46-0.16:575:54Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun10:493.811:024.14:190.14:120.06:565:55Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon11:293.711:364.15:000.44:410.06:555:56First Quarter15Mon
16Tue12:153.65:510.55:220.16:545:56First Quarter16Tue
17Wed12:204.11:073.56:510.66:170.26:535:57First Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:184.12:023.57:540.67:240.26:525:58First Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:224.13:003.68:550.58:350.06:515:59Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat3:304.23:593.79:530.39:42-0.26:506:00Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun4:334.44:563.910:460.110:43-0.46:496:01Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon5:294.65:484.211:37-0.211:39-0.76:486:02Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue6:184.86:364.412:25-0.56:476:03Full Moon23Tue
24Wed7:034.97:234.712:33-0.91:12-0.76:456:04Full Moon24Wed
25Thu7:474.98:114.81:26-1.11:57-0.96:446:04Full Moon25Thu
26Fri8:334.89:014.92:18-1.12:42-0.96:436:05Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat9:214.69:544.93:09-1.03:26-0.96:426:06Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun10:144.310:514.94:02-0.74:12-0.76:416:07Waning Gibbous28Sun
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 1:15 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 11% 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 (11% 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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