Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:05 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 16m at 9:38 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Jun 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:293.69:534.63:400.23:320.25:548:13Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:193.610:444.54:230.24:190.35:538:14Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:163.611:394.45:090.35:110.45:538:15Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:123.85:590.36:090.55:538:15Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:324.31:073.96:520.37:140.55:538:16Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:274.12:064.17:510.28:280.55:528:16Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:274.03:104.38:530.19:380.45:528:17Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:313.94:134.69:500.010:380.25:528:17Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:333.95:114.910:42-0.211:330.15:528:18Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:313.96:065.111:32-0.25:528:18Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:274.06:575.212:310.012:26-0.35:528:19New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:184.07:455.21:27-0.11:20-0.25:528:19New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:054.08:305.12:18-0.12:11-0.25:528:19New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:513.99:144.93:05-0.12:580.05:528:20Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:383.810:024.63:490.03:440.25:528:20Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:313.610:534.34:340.24:320.45:528:20Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:253.611:434.05:180.45:210.65:528:21Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:153.56:030.56:120.85:538:21First Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:293.81:023.56:480.77:071.05:538:21First Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:143.61:513.67:380.88:131.15:538:22First Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:023.42:443.68:320.89:191.05:538:22First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:563.33:383.89:220.710:100.95:538:22Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon3:513.24:294.010:050.610:540.85:548:22Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:433.25:154.210:450.511:380.75:548:22Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:313.36:014.411:250.45:548:22Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:183.46:444.612:240.612:090.35:558:23Full Moon26Thu
27Fri7:023.57:264.81:120.412:570.25:558:23Full Moon27Fri
28Sat7:443.78:074.91:570.31:440.15:558:23Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:263.88:494.92:380.12:310.15:568:23Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:113.89:344.83:200.13:170.05:568:23Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 12:51 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 7% 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 Waxing Crescent (7% 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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