Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:36 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 55m at 2:21 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Feb 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:033.511:434.35:010.15:06-0.27:045:35First Quarter1Thu
2Fri11:563.26:030.46:02-0.17:035:36First Quarter2Fri
3Sat12:414.212:543.07:170.57:090.07:025:37First Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:474.22:052.98:350.58:230.07:015:38Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon2:594.23:193.09:380.49:26-0.17:015:39Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue4:054.24:253.210:350.210:25-0.17:005:40Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:044.35:243.411:310.111:24-0.26:595:41Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu5:554.46:153.612:22-0.16:585:42Full Moon8Thu
9Fri6:394.46:583.812:21-0.21:06-0.26:575:43Full Moon9Fri
10Sat7:184.37:383.91:10-0.21:43-0.26:565:44Full Moon10Sat
11Sun7:554.18:163.91:54-0.22:18-0.26:555:45Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon8:333.98:573.92:34-0.12:51-0.16:545:46Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue9:133.69:413.83:140.13:250.06:535:47Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed9:553.310:263.73:550.34:000.26:525:48Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu10:393.111:113.74:380.54:370.46:515:49Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri11:212.911:573.65:240.85:190.56:505:50Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:052.76:191.06:080.66:495:51Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:473.512:572.67:321.17:110.76:485:51Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:473.52:012.58:421.08:190.66:475:52Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:523.63:082.79:330.89:140.56:465:53Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed3:493.74:062.910:160.710:040.36:445:54Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu4:403.94:573.211:000.410:540.16:435:55Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri5:264.15:443.611:440.211:47-0.16:425:56New Moon23Fri
24Sat6:094.36:274.012:25-0.16:415:57New Moon24Sat
25Sun6:494.37:094.312:39-0.31:05-0.36:405:58New Moon25Sun
26Mon7:294.37:524.61:26-0.41:44-0.56:385:59New Moon26Mon
27Tue8:114.28:384.72:13-0.52:24-0.66:376:00Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed8:573.99:314.73:00-0.43:07-0.56:366:01Waxing Crescent28Wed
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 5:28 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Cape Lookout Bight, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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