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 6h 37m 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 - Jan 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:193.61:292.88:031.07:470.67:135:06Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:153.72:282.78:590.98:380.57:135:07Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue3:113.93:242.89:470.79:240.47:135:08Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed4:034.14:172.810:330.610:090.27:135:08Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu4:534.35:083.011:220.410:570.17:135:09Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:414.55:573.212:120.37:135:10New Moon6Fri
7Sat6:264.76:423.412:580.17:135:11New Moon7Sat
8Sun7:094.87:273.712:44-0.21:40-0.17:135:12New Moon8Sun
9Mon7:524.78:153.81:34-0.32:21-0.37:135:13Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:384.69:074.02:24-0.33:04-0.47:135:14Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed9:304.310:054.13:17-0.23:48-0.47:135:15Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu10:244.011:024.24:12-0.14:35-0.37:135:15Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:173.711:574.35:110.15:25-0.27:135:16First Quarter13Fri
14Sat12:103.46:160.36:20-0.17:125:17First Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:544.21:083.27:320.57:250.07:125:18First Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:594.22:153.08:460.58:310.07:125:19Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue3:074.23:242.99:460.49:290.07:125:20Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed4:094.24:273.010:420.310:220.07:115:21Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:064.35:243.111:380.311:170.07:115:22Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:554.36:123.212:290.27:105:23Full Moon20Fri
21Sat6:374.36:543.312:110.01:120.17:105:24Full Moon21Sat
22Sun7:154.37:313.412:590.01:480.17:105:25Full Moon22Sun
23Mon7:504.18:093.51:410.02:200.17:095:26Full Moon23Mon
24Tue8:263.98:483.52:200.12:520.17:095:27Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed9:043.79:313.52:580.23:230.27:085:28Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu9:463.510:163.53:390.43:560.27:075:29Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:283.211:003.54:210.54:310.37:075:30Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:103.011:433.65:070.75:090.47:065:31Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun11:522.85:580.85:520.57:065:32Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon12:303.612:382.77:021.06:470.67:055:33Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue1:253.61:352.68:140.97:510.57:045:34Third Quarter31Tue
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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