Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 23m at 2:24 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:183.68:393.72:220.22:340.26:346:02Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat8:573.39:203.73:010.33:060.36:336:03Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun9:403.110:073.63:410.43:390.46:326:03Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon10:262.910:533.64:220.64:150.56:306:04Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue11:092.811:373.65:050.84:540.66:296:05First Quarter5Tue
6Wed11:502.75:510.95:360.76:286:06First Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:223.512:342.66:471.06:280.86:276:07First Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:123.51:262.67:591.07:340.76:256:08First Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:113.62:292.68:560.98:370.66:246:09Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun3:093.73:272.99:390.79:300.46:226:09Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon4:023.84:213.210:200.510:190.26:216:10Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue4:534.05:143.511:030.311:130.06:206:11Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:434.16:044.011:500.16:186:12Full Moon13Wed
14Thu6:294.26:504.312:11-0.112:37-0.16:176:13Full Moon14Thu
15Fri7:134.27:354.61:06-0.31:22-0.36:166:13Full Moon15Fri
16Sat7:574.08:234.81:58-0.42:06-0.46:146:14Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun8:453.89:174.82:49-0.32:52-0.46:136:15Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon9:423.610:184.73:43-0.23:42-0.36:126:16Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:423.411:184.64:400.04:36-0.16:106:17Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed11:403.35:400.35:340.16:096:17Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:164.412:383.26:490.56:410.36:076:18Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:184.21:453.18:110.58:030.46:066:19Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:274.02:573.29:140.59:120.46:056:20Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun3:333.94:003.310:040.410:070.46:036:21Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon4:303.94:563.510:490.410:590.46:026:21Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue5:223.85:453.711:340.411:540.46:006:22Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:073.86:253.812:170.45:596:23New Moon27Wed
28Thu6:443.76:594.012:430.412:530.45:586:24New Moon28Thu
29Fri7:173.67:314.01:240.41:240.55:566:24New Moon29Fri
30Sat7:493.48:044.02:000.41:540.55:556:25New Moon30Sat
31Sun8:223.28:394.02:340.52:240.65:546:26Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 5:30 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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