Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 9:50 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 15m at 3:12 pm (4.5 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 - Mar 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:443.712:572.77:271.07:090.66:346:02Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:483.72:062.78:370.98:220.46:336:02Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:563.93:153.09:300.69:230.26:326:03Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat3:564.14:163.410:180.410:19-0.16:316:04Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:514.35:123.811:060.111:17-0.36:296:05Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:414.56:034.311:55-0.26:286:06New Moon6Mon
7Tue6:284.66:504.712:15-0.512:42-0.56:276:07New Moon7Tue
8Wed7:134.57:375.01:10-0.61:26-0.76:256:08New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:574.48:255.02:00-0.72:10-0.76:246:08Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri8:454.19:184.92:50-0.52:55-0.66:236:09Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:383.810:154.73:42-0.33:43-0.46:216:10Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:353.511:134.54:370.04:35-0.26:206:11First Quarter12Sun
13Mon11:313.35:360.45:320.26:196:12First Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:114.212:303.16:480.76:410.46:176:12First Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:163.91:402.98:120.78:040.66:166:13First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:303.82:583.09:160.79:120.56:146:14Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri3:383.74:033.110:060.610:050.56:136:15Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:323.84:543.410:490.510:540.46:126:16Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:173.85:353.611:300.411:410.36:106:17Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:553.86:103.812:060.46:096:17Full Moon20Mon
21Tue6:283.86:424.012:240.312:390.36:076:18Full Moon21Tue
22Wed6:583.87:134.11:020.21:090.36:066:19Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:293.77:444.21:370.21:380.26:056:20Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:003.68:184.22:110.22:080.36:036:20Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat8:343.48:564.12:450.32:390.36:026:21Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:133.29:414.03:220.53:130.46:016:22Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:583.110:304.04:030.63:510.55:596:23Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:462.911:213.94:490.84:360.65:586:24Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed11:372.95:430.95:310.75:566:24Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:143.912:332.96:481.06:400.75:556:25Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:153.91:413.17:590.97:590.65:546:26Third Quarter31Fri
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 6:31 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 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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