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 : 8:45 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 58m at 2:09 pm (4.3 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 - Jan 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:055.17:274.012:41-0.61:37-0.47:135:06Full Moon1Tue
2Wed7:535.08:184.11:37-0.62:24-0.57:135:06Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu8:434.79:144.12:30-0.43:10-0.47:135:07Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri9:364.310:124.03:23-0.23:57-0.37:135:08Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat10:304.011:074.04:190.04:44-0.17:135:09Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun11:203.611:583.95:150.35:310.17:135:10Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:093.36:160.66:220.37:135:11Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:503.812:593.07:280.87:200.47:135:11Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:473.71:572.88:370.88:190.57:135:12Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:473.72:592.79:300.89:080.57:135:13Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri3:423.83:542.710:160.79:510.47:135:14Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat4:313.94:442.811:020.610:340.47:135:15Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun5:164.05:302.911:480.511:190.37:135:16Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon5:564.16:103.112:300.47:135:17New Moon14Mon
15Tue6:334.26:473.212:060.21:060.37:125:18New Moon15Tue
16Wed7:074.27:233.412:490.21:380.27:125:19New Moon16Wed
17Thu7:414.28:003.51:300.12:090.17:125:20New Moon17Thu
18Fri8:174.08:403.62:090.12:410.07:115:21Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat8:563.99:253.72:490.13:150.07:115:22Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun9:403.710:143.83:320.23:520.07:115:23Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:273.511:044.04:200.34:320.07:105:24Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:153.311:554.15:130.45:180.07:105:25First Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:063.26:140.56:130.07:095:26First Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:514.11:043.07:260.67:190.07:095:27First Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:574.22:133.08:390.58:28-0.17:085:28Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat3:054.33:243.19:400.39:30-0.37:085:29Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun4:094.54:293.310:370.110:30-0.47:075:30Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon5:094.75:303.611:34-0.111:32-0.57:075:31Full Moon28Mon
29Tue6:034.86:243.912:29-0.37:065:32Full Moon29Tue
30Wed6:514.87:134.112:32-0.61:18-0.57:055:33Full Moon30Wed
31Thu7:364.68:004.21:27-0.62:01-0.67:055:34Full 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 5:27 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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