Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 30m at 10:48 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:32 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (20% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Feb 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:014.39:334.12:54-0.53:21-0.57:045:35Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon9:524.010:274.13:45-0.24:05-0.37:035:36Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:433.611:184.04:380.14:49-0.17:025:37Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:303.35:320.45:340.27:025:38First Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:073.812:173.06:340.66:260.47:015:39First Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:593.71:102.77:490.87:280.67:005:40First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:593.62:132.68:560.88:310.66:595:41First Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:033.63:182.59:470.89:220.56:585:42Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:003.64:152.610:340.710:070.56:575:43Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:503.75:042.811:200.610:530.46:565:44Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:333.95:473.012:030.56:555:45Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:114.06:253.212:410.36:545:45Full Moon12Thu
13Fri6:464.17:013.412:270.21:130.26:535:46Full Moon13Fri
14Sat7:194.17:353.61:080.11:430.16:525:47Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:524.08:113.81:470.02:130.06:515:48Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:283.88:513.92:260.02:440.06:505:49Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue9:073.79:364.03:060.13:180.06:495:50Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:523.510:264.13:500.23:550.06:485:51Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:403.311:174.14:390.34:380.06:475:52Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri11:303.15:340.55:280.16:465:53Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:114.112:242.96:400.66:310.26:455:54Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:134.11:302.97:590.67:470.26:445:55Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:254.12:463.09:080.58:580.06:425:56Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue3:354.33:573.210:060.310:00-0.26:415:57Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:384.45:003.611:010.111:02-0.36:405:58Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:344.65:563.911:56-0.26:395:59New Moon26Thu
27Fri6:244.66:454.212:04-0.412:45-0.46:385:59New Moon27Fri
28Sat7:084.67:304.41:00-0.51:29-0.56:366:00New Moon28Sat
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 1:40 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 20% 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 (20% 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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