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 : 11:31 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 46m at 5:34 am (3.5 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 - Jan 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:243.62:362.89:060.88:480.67:135:06Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed3:183.83:302.89:480.79:300.57:135:07Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:064.04:182.910:360.610:120.37:135:08Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri4:544.25:063.011:180.510:540.27:135:08Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:364.45:543.112:120.37:135:09Full Moon5Sat
6Sun6:184.66:363.312:540.27:135:10Full Moon6Sun
7Mon7:004.77:183.412:36-0.11:360.07:135:11Full Moon7Mon
8Tue7:424.78:003.51:24-0.22:18-0.17:135:12Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:304.68:543.72:12-0.22:54-0.27:135:13Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu9:184.49:483.83:00-0.23:42-0.27:135:14Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:124.110:483.93:540.04:24-0.27:135:14Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:063.911:424.14:480.15:12-0.27:135:15Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun11:543.65:540.36:06-0.17:135:16Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:364.212:543.47:060.47:060.07:125:17Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:424.21:543.28:180.48:12-0.17:125:18Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:484.33:003.19:240.39:12-0.17:125:19Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu3:484.44:063.110:180.210:06-0.17:125:20Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:484.55:063.211:180.211:00-0.17:115:21Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:424.56:003.312:120.17:115:22New Moon19Sat
20Sun6:304.56:423.41:000.07:115:23New Moon20Sun
21Mon7:064.57:243.412:48-0.11:420.07:105:24New Moon21Mon
22Tue7:484.38:063.41:36-0.12:240.07:105:25New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:244.18:483.42:180.02:540.17:095:26Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:063.99:363.43:000.13:300.17:095:27Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri9:543.610:243.43:420.34:060.27:085:28Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:363.411:063.54:240.54:420.47:085:29Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:183.111:483.55:120.75:180.57:075:30First Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:002.96:000.86:060.67:065:31First Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:363.512:482.77:060.96:540.67:065:32First Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:303.51:422.68:180.97:540.67:055:33First Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:303.62:422.69:120.88:480.57:045:34Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 8:32 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 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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