Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 11m at 8:45 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jul 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:233.23:093.98:460.79:561.05:568:23First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:203.04:043.99:360.710:431.05:578:23Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:163.04:554.010:200.711:270.95:578:22Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:083.05:424.211:000.75:588:22Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:563.16:264.312:130.811:43 AM0.65:588:22Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:413.27:074.41:000.812:290.55:598:22Full Moon6Fri
7Sat7:213.37:444.51:420.61:160.55:598:22Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:003.48:204.52:190.52:010.46:008:22Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:373.58:574.52:540.42:420.46:008:21Full Moon9Mon
10Tue9:173.79:364.43:270.43:240.46:018:21Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:023.810:204.24:020.34:080.46:018:21Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:534.011:084.04:390.24:570.56:028:20Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:444.211:573.85:190.25:500.66:038:20Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:354.36:030.26:470.76:038:20Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:463.61:284.56:530.27:540.86:048:19Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:393.52:284.67:520.29:080.76:058:19Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:423.43:344.78:580.210:120.66:058:18Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed3:503.44:394.810:000.111:100.56:068:18Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu4:563.55:404.910:580.06:078:17Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:593.76:375.012:080.311:57 AM-0.16:078:17New Moon20Fri
21Sat6:573.97:285.11:060.212:59-0.16:088:16New Moon21Sat
22Sun7:484.18:155.01:590.01:57-0.16:098:16New Moon22Sun
23Mon8:364.28:594.82:450.02:49-0.16:098:15New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:234.29:444.53:270.03:380.16:108:14Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:144.210:324.24:080.04:260.36:118:14Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:064.211:213.94:490.25:150.56:118:13Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:554.15:290.46:040.86:128:12First Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:073.612:414.06:100.66:571.06:138:11First Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:503.31:273.96:550.88:011.26:148:11First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:363.12:193.97:470.99:141.36:148:10First Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:293.03:193.98:491.010:101.26:158:09Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 11:33 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 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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