Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:59 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 20m at 11:51 pm (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Jul 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:403.38:594.43:010.52:430.55:578:23Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:183.49:374.23:340.53:220.55:578:23Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:023.510:194.14:080.54:030.65:578:23Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:503.611:053.94:430.54:490.75:588:22Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:393.811:513.85:190.55:380.75:588:22Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:264.05:590.46:320.85:598:22Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:373.61:154.26:430.47:340.85:598:22Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:253.52:094.37:350.48:450.86:008:22Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:213.33:124.58:360.39:500.76:018:21Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri3:263.34:154.79:380.110:480.56:018:21Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:323.45:165.010:340.011:450.46:028:21Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:343.56:155.111:31-0.26:028:20Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:343.77:115.212:450.212:33-0.26:038:20New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:304.08:015.21:420.01:35-0.36:048:20New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:224.18:495.12:33-0.12:32-0.36:048:19New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:134.29:384.83:20-0.23:26-0.26:058:19Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:084.310:304.54:05-0.14:190.06:058:18Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:054.311:244.14:500.05:140.36:068:18Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:004.25:360.16:090.66:078:17First Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:133.812:494.26:210.47:070.86:088:17First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:003.51:394.17:090.68:161.06:088:16First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:493.22:344.08:050.79:271.16:098:15First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:453.03:343.99:040.810:211.16:108:15Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri3:462.94:304.09:560.811:081.06:108:14Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:432.95:224.110:410.811:531.06:118:13Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:353.06:084.211:240.76:128:13Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:223.26:504.312:400.912:100.76:128:12Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:043.37:274.41:220.812:580.66:138:11Full Moon28Tue
29Wed7:423.58:024.51:590.61:430.56:148:10Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:183.78:364.42:320.52:240.46:158:10Full Moon30Thu
31Fri8:543.99:114.33:030.43:040.46:158:09Waning Gibbous31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8656841)

Common Questions About Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides

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When is the lowest tide this week in Cape Lookout Bight, NC?

The lowest tide this week in Cape Lookout Bight, NC is -0.2 ft on Sunday, Jul 12 at 11:31 am.

When is the highest tide this week in Cape Lookout Bight, NC?

The highest tide this week in Cape Lookout Bight, NC is 5.1 ft on Sunday, Jul 12 at 6:15 pm — worth noting for launching your boat and being alert for possible high tide flooding.

What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Cape Lookout Bight, NC today?

Slack tide in Cape Lookout Bight, NC is approximately 2:55 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 Cape Lookout Bight, NC?

Cape Lookout Bight, NC is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Cape Lookout Bight, 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 Cape Lookout Bight, NC?

Tide predictions for Cape Lookout Bight, 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 Cape Lookout Bight, NC?

Tide data for Cape Lookout Bight, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8656841. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8656841.

What time is high tide in Cape Lookout Bight, NC today?

High tides in Cape Lookout Bight, NC today: 11:39 am (3.8 ft), 11:51 pm (3.8 ft).

What time is low tide in Cape Lookout Bight, NC today?

Low tides in Cape Lookout Bight, NC today: 5:19 am (0.5 ft), 5:38 pm (0.7 ft).

What is the tidal range in Cape Lookout Bight, NC today?

Today's tidal range in Cape Lookout Bight, NC is 3.3 ft — the difference between the day's highest and lowest water level. This month's average daily range is about 4.1 ft, so today's swing is below-average.

What is the moon phase in Cape Lookout Bight, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Cape Lookout Bight, NC is Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated). This places Cape Lookout Bight, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

What type of tides does Cape Lookout Bight, NC have — semi-diurnal, diurnal, or mixed?

Cape Lookout Bight, NC has semi-diurnal tides — two high tides and two low tides roughly every 24 hours and 50 minutes, with similar heights.

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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