Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 05m at 9:50 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:26 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Sep 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:504.95:150.16:110.66:397:32Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:083.812:464.76:070.47:150.96:407:31Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:033.51:444.47:070.78:351.16:407:29Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:033.32:524.28:200.99:491.26:417:28Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:153.24:034.29:351.010:431.16:427:27Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue4:263.35:024.210:310.911:281.06:437:25Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed5:223.55:514.211:190.96:437:24Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu6:083.76:314.312:101.012:050.86:447:22Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri6:473.97:064.312:490.912:510.76:457:21New Moon9Fri
10Sat7:214.17:384.31:230.81:320.76:457:20New Moon10Sat
11Sun7:534.38:094.31:540.72:100.66:467:18New Moon11Sun
12Mon8:244.48:404.12:230.72:450.66:477:17New Moon12Mon
13Tue8:574.59:124.02:510.63:200.76:487:15Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed9:324.59:483.83:210.73:560.86:487:14Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu10:134.410:293.63:530.74:360.96:497:12Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:004.411:163.44:280.85:201.16:507:11Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat11:524.45:090.96:111.26:507:10First Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:073.312:454.35:581.07:111.46:517:08First Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:003.31:434.36:591.08:261.36:527:07First Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:033.32:514.48:161.09:351.16:537:05First Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:163.53:594.59:320.810:280.86:537:04Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu4:243.94:594.710:340.511:150.56:547:02Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri5:244.45:544.811:320.26:557:01Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat6:184.96:454.912:030.212:310.06:557:00Full Moon24Sat
25Sun7:095.37:324.912:530.01:28-0.16:566:58Full Moon25Sun
26Mon7:565.68:174.81:41-0.12:21-0.26:576:57Full Moon26Mon
27Tue8:425.69:024.62:27-0.23:11-0.16:586:55Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed9:305.59:514.33:11-0.14:000.16:586:54Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu10:235.210:464.03:570.14:520.46:596:53Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri11:214.911:443.74:470.45:470.87:006:51Waning Gibbous30Fri
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 12:38 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (30% illuminated). This places Cape Lookout Bight, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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