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 : 2:24 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 36m at 8:18 am (3.7 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 - Oct 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:213.83:574.69:400.910:330.97:006:50Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:274.04:584.510:400.911:180.97:016:49Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:254.25:524.511:330.87:026:47Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:174.46:414.412:020.912:270.87:036:46Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:024.67:244.312:460.91:210.87:046:44Full Moon5Sat
6Sun7:414.78:004.11:280.92:070.87:046:43Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:154.78:344.02:041.02:460.97:056:42Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:494.79:083.82:371.03:230.97:066:40Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed9:244.69:453.63:101.13:591.17:076:39Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:054.510:293.43:431.24:381.27:076:38Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:544.311:203.34:211.35:201.47:086:36Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:464.25:021.46:041.57:096:35Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:093.312:344.25:481.46:511.67:106:34Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:543.31:214.16:381.57:481.67:116:33Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:433.32:124.17:381.58:521.57:126:31Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:393.53:094.18:511.49:421.37:126:30Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu3:383.74:044.19:521.210:231.17:136:29Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:314.14:554.210:420.911:010.87:146:28Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:214.55:464.311:320.711:430.67:156:26Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:114.96:364.312:250.57:166:25New Moon20Sun
21Mon7:015.37:244.412:290.41:220.37:176:24New Moon21Mon
22Tue7:485.68:104.31:200.32:160.27:176:23New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:355.78:574.22:100.23:070.27:186:22Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:255.69:504.13:000.24:000.37:196:21Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:245.410:533.93:520.24:560.47:206:19Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:285.111:593.94:490.45:550.67:216:18Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:304.94:510.65:560.86:225:17First Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:003.912:294.75:570.87:060.96:235:16First Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:033.91:324.47:171.08:180.96:245:15First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:114.02:374.28:381.09:110.86:255:14Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu3:144.13:364.09:360.99:530.86:255:13Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 11:21 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 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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