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 3h 28m 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 - Oct 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:194.65:400.76:471.17:016:50Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:413.51:164.36:391.08:021.37:016:48Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:403.42:194.17:521.29:201.37:026:47Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:503.33:294.09:141.210:131.27:036:46Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:003.54:284.010:131.110:531.17:046:44Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu4:533.75:164.010:591.011:281.07:046:43Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri5:373.95:564.111:420.97:056:41Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:154.26:334.112:010.912:250.87:066:40Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:494.47:074.112:350.81:060.77:076:39New Moon9Sun
10Mon7:234.67:394.11:080.71:450.77:086:38New Moon10Mon
11Tue7:554.78:114.01:420.72:220.67:086:36New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:284.88:443.92:140.72:570.67:096:35New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:034.89:193.72:470.73:340.77:106:34Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri9:434.710:003.63:210.74:140.97:116:32Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:324.610:513.44:000.85:001.07:126:31Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:274.511:493.44:450.85:511.17:126:30Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:244.45:390.96:491.27:136:29First Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:473.41:224.46:441.07:571.17:146:27First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:503.62:264.38:031.09:050.97:156:26First Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:003.93:334.39:220.810:000.67:166:25Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri4:074.34:344.410:250.510:470.47:176:24Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:054.85:294.411:210.311:330.17:186:23Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:585.26:224.512:180.17:186:21Full Moon23Sun
24Mon6:495.57:104.512:210.01:140.07:196:20Full Moon24Mon
25Tue7:365.77:564.41:11-0.12:060.07:206:19Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:215.68:414.22:00-0.12:550.07:216:18Full Moon26Wed
27Thu9:075.49:274.02:460.03:420.27:226:17Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri9:575.110:203.83:330.24:310.57:236:16Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:534.711:193.64:210.55:230.87:246:15Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:504.411:183.44:130.85:181.06:255:14Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon11:454.25:101.16:191.26:265:13Third Quarter31Mon
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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