Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:45 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 38m at 6:15 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - May 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:023.78:194.62:130.32:030.36:157:51New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:373.68:564.72:500.22:390.36:147:51New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:143.59:384.63:290.33:160.36:137:52Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:583.410:274.54:100.43:570.36:127:53Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:513.311:224.44:560.54:440.46:117:54Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:493.35:470.65:400.56:107:55Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:184.312:463.46:430.66:430.66:097:55First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:144.21:473.57:460.67:580.66:087:56First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:164.12:543.88:530.59:170.56:077:57First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:224.04:014.19:500.210:210.36:067:58Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:254.05:004.510:390.011:180.16:067:58Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:224.15:544.911:26-0.16:057:59Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:164.16:455.112:15-0.112:16-0.26:048:00Full Moon13Sun
14Mon7:064.17:325.31:12-0.21:06-0.36:038:01Full Moon14Mon
15Tue7:524.08:175.22:04-0.21:56-0.26:028:02Full Moon15Tue
16Wed8:373.99:015.02:52-0.12:42-0.16:028:02Full Moon16Wed
17Thu9:223.79:484.83:370.03:270.16:018:03Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:123.510:404.54:240.24:120.36:008:04Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:083.311:344.25:120.55:010.66:008:05Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:033.26:010.75:530.85:598:05Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:253.912:543.26:520.86:511.05:588:06Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:133.71:463.27:490.97:591.15:588:07Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:043.52:433.38:490.99:121.15:578:07Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:013.43:403.59:360.810:061.05:578:08Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:563.34:303.710:140.710:500.85:568:09Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:453.35:144.010:490.611:330.75:568:10Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun5:303.45:564.311:250.55:558:10Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:133.46:374.512:170.612:030.45:558:11Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:553.57:164.71:040.412:460.35:558:12New Moon29Tue
30Wed7:343.57:564.81:480.31:300.35:548:12New Moon30Wed
31Thu8:133.58:364.92:300.32:130.25:548:13New Moon31Thu
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 9:30 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 5% 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 Waning Crescent (5% 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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