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 5h 30m 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 - Oct 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:143.91:484.57:220.88:340.97:016:50Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:183.72:564.38:410.99:430.97:016:48Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:303.74:034.39:510.910:350.97:026:47Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:343.85:004.210:440.811:180.87:036:46Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:254.05:474.311:310.811:590.87:046:44Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:094.26:284.312:160.77:046:43Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:474.47:054.312:370.71:000.77:056:42New Moon7Tue
8Wed7:214.57:384.31:140.71:400.67:066:40New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:534.68:104.21:470.72:160.67:076:39New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:264.68:434.12:200.62:510.67:086:38New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:004.69:184.02:520.73:260.77:086:36Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:374.69:573.83:250.74:030.87:096:35Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:204.510:423.64:000.84:440.97:106:34Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:094.411:333.54:390.95:291.07:116:32Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:004.35:241.06:181.17:126:31First Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:243.512:514.36:161.17:161.27:126:30First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:173.51:464.27:191.18:221.17:136:29First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:173.72:494.38:331.09:240.97:146:27First Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:234.03:534.49:410.710:150.67:156:26Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:244.44:514.510:380.411:030.37:166:25Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:204.85:464.711:330.211:510.07:176:24Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:145.26:384.812:30-0.17:176:23Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:045.57:274.812:43-0.21:26-0.27:186:22Full Moon23Thu
24Fri7:535.78:154.81:34-0.32:19-0.37:196:20Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:415.79:034.62:24-0.33:10-0.27:206:19Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun8:315.68:554.42:12-0.23:01-0.16:215:18Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:265.39:554.13:030.03:550.26:225:17Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:264.910:563.93:560.34:510.56:235:16Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:244.611:553.84:540.65:510.76:245:15Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:214.35:580.97:000.96:255:14Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri12:553.71:214.17:141.08:100.96:265:13Third Quarter31Fri
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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