Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 11:45 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 17m at 5:16 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Jan 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:263.911:003.64:050.44:400.27:135:06Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:153.711:513.95:000.55:250.27:135:07Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:043.56:010.56:160.17:135:07Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:454.112:593.37:120.57:160.17:135:08Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:474.22:033.28:250.48:18-0.17:135:09Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon2:514.53:093.29:260.39:15-0.27:135:10Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue3:534.74:123.210:230.110:09-0.37:135:11Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:524.85:123.411:220.011:07-0.47:135:12Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:484.96:083.512:22-0.17:135:12New Moon9Thu
10Fri6:405.06:593.712:08-0.41:14-0.27:135:13New Moon10Fri
11Sat7:274.97:473.71:05-0.42:01-0.37:135:14New Moon11Sat
12Sun8:134.68:373.71:57-0.42:46-0.37:135:15Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon9:014.39:313.72:47-0.23:29-0.27:135:16Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue9:524.010:263.63:370.04:120.07:125:17Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:413.711:153.64:280.34:540.17:125:18Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:273.45:210.55:360.37:125:19First Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:013.612:113.16:180.76:220.57:125:20First Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:493.612:582.87:280.97:160.67:115:21First Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:433.51:542.78:350.98:130.67:115:22First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:413.62:542.69:260.89:010.57:115:23Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue3:363.73:502.610:110.79:450.57:105:24Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:263.84:402.710:570.610:290.47:105:25Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:134.05:272.911:450.511:150.37:095:26Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:554.16:103.012:290.47:095:27Full Moon24Fri
25Sat6:344.36:493.212:040.11:070.27:085:28Full Moon25Sat
26Sun7:114.37:273.412:500.01:420.17:085:29Full Moon26Sun
27Mon7:484.38:073.61:34-0.12:16-0.17:075:30Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:274.28:523.72:17-0.12:51-0.17:065:31Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed9:114.09:423.93:02-0.13:29-0.27:065:32Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:003.810:354.03:510.04:10-0.27:055:33Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri10:503.611:274.14:440.24:54-0.17:045:34Third 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 8:30 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 11% 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 (11% 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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