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 4h 23m 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 - Jan 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:183.85:342.611:570.711:090.57:135:06Full Moon1Wed
2Thu5:593.96:152.712:400.67:135:07Full Moon2Thu
3Fri6:363.96:512.81:160.67:135:08Full Moon3Fri
4Sat7:113.97:262.812:400.51:470.57:135:08Full Moon4Sat
5Sun7:443.98:012.91:220.42:180.47:135:09Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:193.88:413.02:020.42:500.37:135:10Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue8:593.79:293.12:440.43:250.37:135:11Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed9:463.510:223.33:300.44:020.27:135:12Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:373.411:133.64:200.44:420.17:135:13Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:253.35:140.45:260.17:135:14Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:013.812:133.16:130.46:160.07:135:14Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:544.11:083.07:230.47:16-0.17:135:15Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:554.22:122.98:340.38:21-0.27:135:16Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue2:594.43:183.09:330.19:20-0.47:135:17Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:014.64:213.110:290.010:16-0.57:125:18Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:024.75:243.311:29-0.111:16-0.57:125:19New Moon16Thu
17Fri6:004.86:233.512:31-0.37:125:20New Moon17Fri
18Sat6:534.87:163.712:21-0.51:25-0.47:115:21New Moon18Sat
19Sun7:424.78:063.81:22-0.52:13-0.57:115:22New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:304.49:003.82:18-0.43:00-0.47:115:23Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue9:234.09:593.83:13-0.33:46-0.37:105:24Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed10:193.710:553.84:090.04:31-0.27:105:25Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:103.411:453.75:030.25:140.07:095:26First Quarter23Thu
24Fri11:573.05:590.45:570.27:095:27First Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:313.612:422.87:040.66:470.47:085:28First Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:213.51:332.58:200.77:460.57:085:29First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:163.52:292.49:150.78:400.67:075:30Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue3:113.53:242.49:580.79:230.57:065:31Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed4:013.54:142.410:370.710:020.57:065:32Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:483.65:022.511:200.710:420.47:055:33Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri5:323.75:472.712:040.67:045:34Full Moon31Fri
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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