Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:03 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 59m at 8:36 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Mar 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:523.511:274.44:48-0.14:50-0.36:356:01Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu11:483.35:480.15:440.06:346:02Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:234.312:433.16:580.46:470.26:336:03Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:244.11:472.98:200.58:030.46:316:04Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:313.92:562.89:230.59:080.46:306:05Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon3:363.83:592.910:130.510:000.46:296:05Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:323.84:553.011:000.510:480.46:286:06Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:233.75:423.111:470.511:370.46:266:07Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:053.76:213.312:270.56:256:08New Moon9Thu
10Fri6:393.76:543.412:260.41:000.56:246:09New Moon10Fri
11Sat7:113.67:253.61:070.41:280.56:226:10New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:413.57:563.61:430.41:540.56:216:10New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:133.48:303.72:170.42:220.56:196:11Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue8:483.29:093.72:530.52:530.56:186:12Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed9:283.09:553.73:310.53:260.56:176:13Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:142.910:433.74:130.64:040.66:156:14Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:002.811:313.84:570.74:460.66:146:14First Quarter17Fri
18Sat11:462.85:460.85:330.66:136:15First Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:193.812:352.86:450.96:330.66:116:16First Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:153.91:352.97:550.87:460.56:106:17First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:194.02:433.18:550.68:530.26:086:18Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed3:224.13:453.59:440.39:500.06:076:18Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:194.34:443.910:320.110:48-0.26:066:19Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:164.45:414.311:23-0.111:50-0.46:046:20Full Moon24Fri
25Sat6:094.46:334.712:16-0.36:036:21Full Moon25Sat
26Sun6:594.47:225.012:51-0.51:07-0.56:016:22Full Moon26Sun
27Mon7:464.38:125.11:47-0.51:55-0.56:006:22Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:364.09:065.02:41-0.52:43-0.45:596:23Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed9:323.810:064.83:36-0.33:34-0.35:576:24Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:333.511:064.54:330.04:270.05:566:25Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri11:313.35:310.35:230.35:556:25Third Quarter31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8656841)

Common Questions About Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides

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

Slack tide in Cape Lookout Bight, NC is approximately 11:49 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 Cape Lookout Bight, NC?

Cape Lookout Bight, NC is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 99% 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 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 is the moon phase in Cape Lookout Bight, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Cape Lookout Bight, NC is Full Moon (99% illuminated). This places Cape Lookout Bight, 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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