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 1h 54m at 7:35 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:083.78:294.42:200.02:160.15:536:26Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue8:473.59:124.22:590.22:520.25:526:27Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed9:313.310:004.03:390.43:310.45:506:28Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:193.110:493.94:220.74:130.65:496:29Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:083.011:383.75:080.95:000.85:476:29Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat11:562.96:011.15:551.05:466:30Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:283.61:502.98:061.18:041.06:457:31Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:243.52:533.09:121.09:160.96:437:32Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:263.53:543.39:590.910:110.76:427:33Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed4:213.64:473.610:380.710:590.56:417:33Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu5:103.75:344.011:160.511:460.36:397:34Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri5:563.86:194.411:550.36:387:35Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat6:403.97:024.712:350.112:380.16:377:36New Moon13Sat
14Sun7:223.97:445.01:250.01:23-0.16:367:36New Moon14Sun
15Mon8:034.08:275.12:12-0.12:07-0.26:347:37New Moon15Mon
16Tue8:463.99:135.12:57-0.22:52-0.36:337:38Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed9:333.810:055.03:44-0.13:39-0.26:327:39Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu10:283.711:054.84:350.04:31-0.16:307:40Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:303.65:290.25:290.16:297:40Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:054.512:323.66:280.46:330.36:287:41First Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:044.31:353.67:340.57:490.56:277:42First Quarter21Sun
22Mon2:064.12:443.78:460.59:110.56:267:43First Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:143.93:543.99:470.310:170.46:247:44Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed4:193.84:534.210:360.211:120.36:237:44Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu5:153.85:454.411:210.26:227:45Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri6:053.86:314.612:040.212:040.16:217:46Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat6:503.87:124.712:550.212:480.26:207:47Full Moon27Sat
28Sun7:303.77:494.71:410.21:300.26:197:48Full Moon28Sun
29Mon8:063.68:254.62:220.22:090.26:187:48Full Moon29Mon
30Tue8:413.59:014.52:590.32:460.36:177:49Full Moon30Tue
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 10:52 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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