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 6h 12m 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 - Feb 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:214.48:484.22:16-0.52:43-0.57:045:35Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:074.19:394.13:04-0.33:24-0.47:035:36Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun9:563.710:314.03:53-0.14:06-0.27:025:37Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:453.411:203.94:430.24:480.07:025:38Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue11:303.15:340.55:330.37:015:39Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:073.712:162.96:340.86:250.57:005:40Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:593.61:082.77:500.97:280.66:595:41Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:593.52:122.68:560.98:320.66:585:42Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat3:033.53:162.69:450.89:230.56:575:43Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun3:593.64:122.710:290.710:090.46:565:44Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:473.85:013.011:120.610:550.36:555:45Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:303.95:453.211:530.411:430.26:545:46Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:084.06:233.512:310.26:535:46New Moon13Wed
14Thu6:434.16:593.712:290.11:040.16:525:47New Moon14Thu
15Fri7:174.17:353.91:11-0.11:37-0.16:515:48New Moon15Fri
16Sat7:524.08:144.11:51-0.12:09-0.26:505:49Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun8:303.98:574.22:31-0.12:44-0.26:495:50Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon9:133.79:464.23:150.03:22-0.26:485:51Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:023.510:394.34:020.14:05-0.26:475:52Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:543.311:334.24:540.34:53-0.16:465:53First Quarter20Wed
21Thu11:473.15:530.55:500.06:455:54First Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:314.212:473.07:060.67:010.16:435:55First Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:384.11:593.08:240.58:180.16:425:56Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun2:504.23:143.29:270.39:25-0.16:415:57Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon3:564.34:203.510:210.110:25-0.26:405:58Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue4:564.45:193.911:15-0.111:25-0.36:395:59Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed5:484.56:104.212:06-0.36:375:59Full Moon27Wed
28Thu6:344.46:564.412:23-0.412:53-0.46:366:00Full Moon28Thu
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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