Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 37m at 3:26 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:023.72:263.98:291.09:030.96:265:12Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun3:043.83:243.99:231.09:440.86:275:11Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon3:554.04:123.910:080.910:200.76:285:10Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue4:384.24:543.910:510.810:550.76:295:09Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:164.45:333.911:330.711:320.66:305:08Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:524.56:093.912:150.66:315:08New Moon6Thu
7Fri6:264.66:433.912:090.612:530.56:325:07New Moon7Fri
8Sat7:004.77:173.912:450.61:290.56:335:06New Moon8Sat
9Sun7:344.77:523.81:210.62:050.56:345:05New Moon9Sun
10Mon8:114.68:303.71:560.62:420.66:355:04Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue8:524.59:153.52:330.63:220.76:365:04Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed9:404.410:083.53:130.74:060.76:375:03Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu10:334.311:023.54:000.84:530.86:385:02Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:254.211:563.64:540.95:460.86:395:02First Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:194.25:560.96:460.76:405:01First Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:543.81:184.17:090.87:490.66:415:00First Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:584.12:224.18:220.68:450.36:425:00Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue3:014.53:244.29:220.49:350.06:434:59Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed3:594.94:214.310:170.110:25-0.26:444:59Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu4:535.25:164.311:14-0.111:16-0.36:454:58Full Moon20Thu
21Fri5:465.56:084.412:11-0.26:464:58Full Moon21Fri
22Sat6:365.66:574.412:10-0.41:05-0.36:464:57Full Moon22Sat
23Sun7:235.57:454.31:03-0.41:56-0.36:474:57Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:115.38:354.11:53-0.32:45-0.26:484:57Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:035.09:323.92:43-0.13:350.06:494:56Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:004.710:333.83:340.24:270.36:504:56Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu10:564.411:293.74:290.55:200.56:514:56Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri11:484.15:280.86:160.76:524:56Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:233.612:403.86:341.07:180.76:534:55Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:203.61:363.67:501.08:160.76:544:55Third Quarter30Sun
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 6:32 pm — 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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