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 3h 08m 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 - Nov 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:084.34:283.910:260.810:310.86:265:12Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat4:554.45:163.811:150.811:070.96:275:11Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun5:374.55:583.712:040.86:285:10Full Moon3Sun
4Mon6:144.66:353.612:480.86:295:09Full Moon4Mon
5Tue6:494.67:083.512:241.01:260.96:305:08Full Moon5Tue
6Wed7:214.67:403.41:001.02:000.96:315:08Full Moon6Wed
7Thu7:554.58:133.31:351.02:341.06:325:07Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri8:324.48:523.22:101.13:101.16:335:06Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat9:154.29:413.12:471.13:501.16:345:05Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun10:074.110:363.13:291.24:321.26:355:04Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon10:584.011:263.24:151.25:151.26:365:04Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue11:444.05:071.36:011.26:375:03Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:133.412:313.96:041.36:531.16:385:02Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:043.61:233.87:131.27:490.96:395:02Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:003.92:213.88:231.08:390.76:405:01Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat2:574.33:183.89:190.79:240.46:415:00Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun3:504.74:123.810:100.410:080.26:425:00Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon4:435.15:063.911:040.210:560.06:434:59Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue5:375.46:003.912:020.16:444:59New Moon19Tue
20Wed6:295.66:514.01:000.06:454:58New Moon20Wed
21Thu7:195.67:413.912:48-0.21:540.06:454:58New Moon21Thu
22Fri8:115.48:353.91:43-0.22:470.06:464:57Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat9:075.29:393.82:390.03:430.16:474:57Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:124.810:473.83:380.24:400.26:484:57Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:134.511:483.84:410.45:370.46:494:56First Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:094.25:470.66:360.56:504:56First Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:473.81:063.97:030.87:420.66:514:56First Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:483.92:073.68:240.88:380.66:524:56First Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:494.03:063.49:230.89:210.66:534:55Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat3:414.13:583.210:100.79:570.66:544:55Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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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