Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 10:48 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 45m at 4:15 pm (4.7 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 - Jul 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:273.411:403.85:160.65:210.85:568:23Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:133.65:530.76:100.95:578:23First Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:233.612:573.86:320.77:061.05:578:22First Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:073.41:453.97:170.68:111.05:588:22First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:553.32:404.28:100.69:180.95:588:22First Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:533.23:394.49:070.410:150.75:598:22Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue3:553.24:384.710:000.211:080.55:598:22Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:553.35:364.910:520.06:008:22Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:533.56:325.112:040.411:48 AM-0.16:008:21Full Moon9Thu
10Fri6:503.77:255.31:020.212:48-0.26:018:21Full Moon10Fri
11Sat7:443.98:155.31:580.01:49-0.36:018:21Full Moon11Sat
12Sun8:364.19:055.12:48-0.12:46-0.36:028:21Full Moon12Sun
13Mon9:304.29:574.93:35-0.23:41-0.26:028:20Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue10:294.310:534.64:23-0.24:380.06:038:20Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed11:304.311:494.25:12-0.15:370.26:048:19Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:264.46:010.06:380.56:048:19Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:413.91:204.36:520.27:460.76:058:18Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:323.62:164.27:480.49:010.86:068:18Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:293.33:174.28:490.510:040.96:068:17Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:323.14:174.29:450.610:550.96:078:17Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:323.05:114.210:320.611:440.96:088:16Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:263.16:004.211:160.66:088:16Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu6:153.16:434.312:330.812:020.66:098:15Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:573.27:224.41:190.812:490.66:108:14New Moon24Fri
25Sat7:353.47:564.41:580.71:340.66:108:14New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:113.58:304.42:320.62:150.56:118:13New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:463.69:044.33:020.62:530.56:128:12New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:233.79:404.13:330.53:310.66:138:12Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:043.710:204.04:030.54:110.66:138:11Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:493.911:033.84:360.54:540.76:148:10Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri11:364.011:483.65:110.55:410.86:158:09Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 7:31 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 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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