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 3h 16m 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 - May 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:183.49:404.33:360.43:220.46:167:50Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:593.310:254.14:140.64:000.66:157:51Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:483.211:154.04:540.74:420.76:147:52Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:403.15:370.85:290.96:137:52Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:033.812:293.16:230.96:211.06:127:53Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:503.71:183.27:121.07:221.16:117:54Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:383.62:113.48:080.98:321.06:107:55Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:323.53:093.69:030.89:360.96:097:56Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:303.54:044.09:490.610:280.66:087:56Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:243.54:554.310:300.411:160.46:077:57Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:153.65:454.711:130.26:067:58Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:053.76:345.012:070.211:59 AM0.06:057:59New Moon12Sun
13Mon6:543.87:225.31:000.112:50-0.26:047:59New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:413.98:095.41:52-0.11:42-0.36:048:00New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:283.98:585.32:42-0.12:34-0.36:038:01New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:193.99:515.13:31-0.13:26-0.36:028:02Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:173.910:504.84:22-0.14:21-0.16:018:03Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:223.811:504.65:170.15:220.16:018:03Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:243.96:120.26:260.46:008:04First Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:474.31:244.07:110.37:390.65:598:05First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:444.02:274.08:150.38:580.65:598:06First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:463.73:324.19:160.310:040.65:588:06Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu3:503.64:304.310:070.310:560.55:588:07Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:473.55:214.410:500.311:460.55:578:08Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:383.46:064.511:320.35:578:08Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:243.46:484.512:350.512:140.45:568:09Full Moon26Sun
27Mon7:053.47:264.61:220.512:580.45:568:10Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:433.48:024.52:030.41:400.45:558:10Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:183.48:384.52:400.52:200.55:558:11Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:543.39:154.33:160.52:580.55:548:12Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri9:343.39:564.23:510.63:360.65:548:12Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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