Bald Head Island tides
A car-free island at Cape Fear, reached by ferry from Southport, with golf carts, bikes and the Old Baldy lighthouse.
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Today's tide
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW). Shaded band is daylight. Times from NOAA; curve drawn between them.
Tide times from NOAA's Cape Fear station, 1 mi away. Full 7-day forecast
Best low tides for the beach this week
Low tide in daylight leaves the widest, firmest sand for walking, biking, shelling and tide pools. Plan to arrive an hour or two before the time shown.
- Mon Oct 198:10 AM 1.3 ft
- Tue Oct 209:16 AM 1.2 ft
- Wed Oct 2110:15 AM 1.1 ft
- Thu Oct 2211:09 AM 0.8 ft
Quick answers
When is high tide at Bald Head Island today?
On Friday, October 16, high tide at Bald Head Island is at 11:54 AM (5.0 ft), predicted by NOAA for Cape Fear.
When is low tide at Bald Head Island today?
On Friday, October 16, low tide at Bald Head Island is at 5:15 AM (1.1 ft) and 6:38 PM (1.3 ft), predicted by NOAA for Cape Fear.
Southport tide tables by month
Tide predictions from NOAA. Not for navigation; wind and weather move real water levels. Check posted signs for swimming conditions and flags.