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 5h 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 - Feb 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:123.86:272.812:420.57:045:35Full Moon1Sat
2Sun6:483.87:043.012:180.31:150.47:035:36Full Moon2Sun
3Mon7:223.87:393.21:030.21:460.27:025:37Full Moon3Mon
4Tue7:563.78:173.41:460.22:180.17:015:38Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed8:343.69:013.62:280.12:520.07:005:39Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu9:183.59:523.83:140.13:30-0.17:005:40Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:103.310:463.94:040.24:12-0.16:595:41Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat11:023.211:394.14:560.24:58-0.16:585:42Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun11:533.05:530.35:49-0.16:575:43Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:334.212:482.97:010.46:52-0.16:565:44Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:354.21:532.98:180.48:04-0.16:555:45Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:434.33:033.09:210.29:10-0.26:545:46Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu3:474.44:093.110:170.110:09-0.36:535:47Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri4:494.45:133.411:13-0.111:10-0.46:525:48Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:474.56:113.712:11-0.26:515:49New Moon15Sat
16Sun6:394.57:013.912:14-0.41:03-0.36:505:50New Moon16Sun
17Mon7:244.37:474.01:13-0.41:48-0.36:495:51New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:084.18:334.02:05-0.32:29-0.36:485:52Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:543.89:234.02:54-0.23:10-0.26:475:53Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:433.410:153.93:440.03:500.06:455:53Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:343.211:053.84:320.34:300.26:445:54Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:212.911:503.65:200.55:110.46:435:55First Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:032.76:110.85:540.66:425:56First Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:363.512:482.67:180.96:470.76:415:57First Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:283.41:412.48:331.07:530.86:405:58First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:273.42:412.49:220.98:510.76:385:59Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu3:223.43:362.510:000.99:360.66:376:00Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:123.54:272.710:360.810:180.56:366:01Waxing Gibbous28Fri
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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