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 8m at 2:32 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:583.65:143.011:140.711:040.46:356:02Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:413.75:583.211:530.511:540.36:336:02Full Moon2Sun
3Mon6:203.86:373.612:320.46:326:03Full Moon3Mon
4Tue6:573.87:153.812:440.21:080.26:316:04Full Moon4Tue
5Wed7:333.87:534.11:290.11:440.16:296:05Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:113.78:364.22:130.02:21-0.16:286:06Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri8:553.59:274.32:590.03:02-0.16:276:07Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat9:483.310:244.33:490.13:47-0.16:256:07Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:453.211:214.44:430.24:380.06:246:08Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon11:403.15:400.45:340.16:236:09Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:184.312:373.16:460.56:390.26:216:10Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:204.21:443.18:050.57:570.26:206:11Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:304.22:563.29:110.49:080.16:196:12Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri3:354.24:013.510:030.210:070.06:176:12Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat4:354.25:023.710:530.111:06-0.16:166:13Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:324.25:564.011:450.06:156:14New Moon16Sun
17Mon6:214.16:434.212:07-0.112:340.06:136:15New Moon17Mon
18Tue7:044.07:244.31:03-0.11:170.06:126:16New Moon18Tue
19Wed7:443.88:044.31:50-0.11:550.06:106:16New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:243.68:454.22:340.12:320.26:096:17Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri9:063.39:324.03:160.23:090.36:086:18Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat9:543.110:223.93:590.53:470.56:066:19Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:432.911:103.74:430.74:280.76:056:20Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:282.811:563.65:270.95:110.86:046:20First Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:112.76:181.15:590.96:026:21First Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:433.51:002.77:261.27:011.06:016:22First Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:373.51:582.78:331.18:120.95:596:23First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:353.52:572.99:151.09:070.85:586:23Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat3:283.53:493.19:490.89:530.65:576:24Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun4:163.64:363.510:240.710:380.55:556:25Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon5:023.75:233.811:010.511:280.35:546:26Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 5:25 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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