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 5h 29m 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 - Dec 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:293.412:423.56:411.27:150.96:554:55Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:223.51:353.37:551.28:060.96:564:55Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:173.62:303.28:531.08:480.86:564:55Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun3:083.93:223.29:380.99:250.76:574:55Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon3:544.14:093.210:200.810:020.66:584:55Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue4:384.34:543.211:040.710:420.46:594:55Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed5:214.55:383.311:510.511:250.37:004:55New Moon7Wed
8Thu6:034.76:203.412:370.47:014:55New Moon8Thu
9Fri6:444.87:003.412:120.21:200.37:014:55New Moon9Fri
10Sat7:254.87:423.512:590.22:010.37:024:55New Moon10Sat
11Sun8:094.88:293.51:450.12:440.27:034:56Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon8:574.69:253.62:330.13:280.27:044:56Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue9:524.410:263.73:260.24:160.27:044:56Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed10:484.211:243.94:240.35:050.27:054:56First Quarter14Wed
15Thu11:414.05:270.55:580.27:064:57First Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:214.112:363.76:380.66:560.27:064:57First Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:214.21:373.57:560.57:580.17:074:57First Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:254.42:423.49:020.48:540.07:074:58Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon3:264.63:443.39:580.39:45-0.17:084:58Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue4:234.74:413.310:530.210:35-0.17:084:59Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed5:164.85:353.411:490.211:28-0.17:094:59Full Moon21Wed
22Thu6:064.86:243.412:420.17:095:00Full Moon22Thu
23Fri6:504.87:083.412:220.01:290.17:105:00Full Moon23Fri
24Sat7:324.77:493.41:110.02:100.17:105:01Full Moon24Sat
25Sun8:134.48:333.41:550.12:490.27:115:01Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon8:554.29:213.32:380.23:280.37:115:02Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue9:413.910:123.33:220.44:060.47:115:03Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed10:283.711:003.34:080.64:440.57:125:03Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu11:123.411:453.44:570.85:230.67:125:04Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri11:543.25:490.96:050.67:125:05Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat12:303.512:383.06:511.06:540.77:135:05Third Quarter31Sat
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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