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 5h 26m 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 - Jun 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:223.75:585.111:20-0.25:548:13Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:183.76:525.312:270.112:13-0.25:538:14New Moon2Fri
3Sat7:113.87:415.21:250.01:09-0.25:538:14New Moon3Sat
4Sun8:003.88:285.12:180.02:04-0.25:538:15New Moon4Sun
5Mon8:483.79:164.93:060.02:540.05:538:16Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue9:383.610:064.63:530.13:440.25:538:16Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed10:343.511:004.34:400.34:350.45:528:17Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu11:323.511:514.05:260.45:270.65:528:17Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:243.56:120.66:220.95:528:18First Quarter9Fri
10Sat12:383.71:123.56:580.77:221.05:528:18First Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:233.52:013.67:470.88:331.15:528:19First Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:123.32:543.78:390.89:361.05:528:19First Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:063.13:473.89:260.810:241.05:528:19Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed4:003.04:364.010:070.711:070.95:528:20Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu4:503.05:224.210:460.611:500.85:528:20Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri5:373.16:074.311:250.65:528:20Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:233.16:504.512:370.712:090.55:528:21Full Moon17Sat
18Sun7:063.27:314.61:240.612:560.45:538:21Full Moon18Sun
19Mon7:473.38:104.72:070.51:440.35:538:21Full Moon19Mon
20Tue8:273.48:514.72:470.42:290.35:538:22Full Moon20Tue
21Wed9:103.59:344.63:260.33:150.25:538:22Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu10:003.610:244.54:060.24:030.35:538:22Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri10:563.811:164.34:480.24:560.45:548:22Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat11:524.05:330.25:540.55:548:22Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun12:084.112:464.26:200.26:560.65:548:22Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon12:593.81:414.47:120.28:070.65:548:23Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:543.62:414.58:110.19:200.65:558:23Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:563.53:454.79:130.110:210.55:558:23Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu4:013.44:464.810:090.011:170.45:568:23Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri5:033.45:444.911:020.05:568:23Waning Crescent30Fri
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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