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 1h 13m at 8:36 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:343.87:574.71:480.41:390.36:168:08New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:153.98:354.52:280.32:250.36:178:07New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:534.09:114.33:030.33:070.46:178:06Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:324.09:494.13:360.43:460.56:188:05Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:154.010:313.94:090.54:270.66:198:04Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:004.011:143.64:420.65:090.86:208:03Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:454.011:573.45:170.75:541.06:208:02First Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:293.95:550.86:431.26:218:01First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:393.21:153.96:380.97:431.36:228:00First Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:243.12:073.97:291.08:571.46:237:59First Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:183.03:094.08:331.09:581.36:237:58First Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:223.04:104.19:350.910:461.16:247:57Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:253.15:064.310:270.711:320.96:257:56Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:223.35:574.611:170.56:267:55Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:143.76:444.812:190.712:110.36:267:54Full Moon15Tue
16Wed7:024.17:284.91:050.41:060.16:277:53Full Moon16Wed
17Thu7:474.48:104.91:490.21:590.06:287:51Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:324.78:534.82:300.02:49-0.16:297:50Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:184.99:384.63:10-0.23:38-0.16:297:49Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:105.010:304.33:53-0.24:300.16:307:48Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:075.011:254.04:38-0.15:250.36:317:47Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:044.95:280.16:230.66:327:45Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:203.81:014.86:220.37:310.96:327:44Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:173.62:034.67:250.58:521.06:337:43Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:213.43:154.48:410.610:030.96:347:42Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat3:373.44:254.49:520.610:590.86:347:40Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:473.55:254.510:510.611:500.86:357:39Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:463.76:164.511:440.56:367:38Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:353.97:004.512:380.712:370.56:377:36New Moon29Tue
30Wed7:174.17:364.51:210.61:260.56:377:35New Moon30Wed
31Thu7:524.28:104.41:570.52:080.56:387:34New Moon31Thu
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 11:54 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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