Should I Fish Bald Head Island, NC This Week?
70
/100
Tides & fishability—next 3 days
TODAY70MAYBE
WED 9/270MAYBE
THU 9/368MAYBE
Curve height is tide level—curve color is how good the fishing should be. Green means go.
| Time ET | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 5:08 am | Low | -0.07 |
| 11:28 am | High | 4.82 |
| 5:48 pm | Low | 0.26 |
| 11:41 pm | High | 4.13 |
Today’s Solunar & Tide Almanac—Bald Head Island
Solunar times
Major2:45 am – 5:45 am
Minor10:32 am – 12:02 pm
Major3:10 pm – 6:10 pm
Minor9:12 pm – 10:42 pm
Major periods are the moon overhead or underfoot—minors are moonrise and moonset. They feed the score’s solunar factor.
Sun & moon
Sunrise6:45 am
Sunset7:37 pm
Moonrise9:57 pm
Moonset11:17 am
MoonWaning gibbous · 78%
Tide strength
Today91% · spring tide
Strong spring tide today—currents running about 91% of this station's monthly peak. More moving water, more feeding.
Fishing Weather—Next 3 Days
Today
76°–90°F
Wed 9/2
79°–88°F
Thu 9/3
79°–87°F
Plan your trip—Bald Head Island
Tide data: NOAA station Southport (8659084).
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is high tide in Bald Head Island today?
High tide in Bald Head Island, NC today (Tuesday, September 1) is at 11:28 am, at 4.8 ft.
What's the best tide to fish in Bald Head Island?
Moving water beats slack water in Bald Head Island—fish feed hardest while the tide is actively rising or falling, not at the still point at the top or bottom. The outgoing tide gets a slight edge here by default. Today (Tuesday, September 1), that lines up 7:00 am–9:00 am, driven by incoming tide + low light.
When is the best time of day to fish in Bald Head Island?
Dawn and dusk are the strongest light windows in Bald Head Island, and they carry extra weight when a solunar period (moon overhead, underfoot, rising, or setting) lines up with them. Today (Tuesday, September 1), that combination points to 7:00 am–9:00 am.
Should I fish Bald Head Island tomorrow?
Should I Fish? rates tomorrow (Wednesday, September 2) in Bald Head Island a MAYBE at 70/100—best window 2:00 am–4:00 am.
What time should I fish Bald Head Island?
Fish Bald Head Island today (Tuesday, September 1) from 7:00 am to 9:00 am—that's the strongest scored window. Outside it, dawn and dusk on moving water are the default best bets.
Do I need a license to fish in NC?
Yes—saltwater fishing in North Carolina requires a NC Coastal Recreational Fishing License. You can get one through the state agency listed below.