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 4h 21m 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 - Oct 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:483.52:334.58:000.99:191.07:006:51First Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:023.73:444.59:210.810:170.87:016:49Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat4:144.04:474.610:270.511:060.57:026:48Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun5:154.45:444.711:250.311:540.37:026:47Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon6:104.86:354.712:230.27:036:45Full Moon5Mon
6Tue6:595.17:214.712:420.21:190.17:046:44Full Moon6Tue
7Wed7:435.38:034.51:280.12:090.17:056:43Full Moon7Wed
8Thu8:255.38:444.32:110.12:550.17:056:41Full Moon8Thu
9Fri9:075.29:264.12:520.23:390.37:066:40Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat9:515.010:123.83:320.44:230.67:076:39Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun10:414.711:043.64:130.65:100.97:086:37Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon11:344.411:573.44:580.96:001.27:096:36Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:274.25:461.16:561.47:096:35Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:483.21:194.06:421.38:071.57:106:33Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:433.22:173.97:531.49:181.47:116:32Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:483.33:203.89:111.410:041.37:126:31Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:513.54:163.910:071.210:401.17:136:30Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun4:423.75:033.910:521.011:121.07:136:28Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon5:264.15:454.011:340.911:460.87:146:27Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:064.46:244.112:180.77:156:26Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:444.77:024.112:220.71:030.67:166:25New Moon21Wed
22Thu7:214.97:394.11:000.51:460.47:176:23New Moon22Thu
23Fri7:585.18:164.01:380.42:280.47:186:22New Moon23Fri
24Sat8:375.28:543.92:170.33:090.47:196:21Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun8:205.18:383.81:580.32:530.56:205:20Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon9:115.09:333.62:410.43:420.66:205:19Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue10:104.810:363.63:310.54:370.86:215:18Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed11:114.711:383.64:300.75:370.96:225:17First Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:114.55:360.86:450.96:235:16First Quarter29Thu
30Fri12:433.71:154.36:560.97:570.86:245:15First Quarter30Fri
31Sat1:543.92:244.28:190.88:540.66:255:14Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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