Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 7:34 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 15m at 1:15 pm (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Dec 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:493.65:351.16:080.96:554:55First Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:243.512:353.46:371.27:000.96:564:55First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:153.61:273.37:481.27:530.86:564:55First Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:103.72:233.28:471.08:400.76:574:55Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat3:033.93:173.29:330.99:220.66:584:55Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun3:524.24:073.210:170.710:020.46:594:55Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon4:384.44:543.311:030.610:450.37:004:55Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:244.75:413.511:510.411:330.17:014:55Full Moon8Tue
9Wed6:084.86:253.612:390.37:014:55Full Moon9Wed
10Thu6:525.07:093.712:230.01:240.17:024:55Full Moon10Thu
11Fri7:355.07:553.81:13-0.12:070.07:034:56Full Moon11Fri
12Sat8:214.98:463.92:02-0.12:51-0.17:044:56Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:124.79:444.02:53-0.13:37-0.17:044:56Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:084.410:454.13:480.14:27-0.17:054:56Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:044.211:424.24:480.25:180.07:064:57Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed11:583.95:520.46:140.07:064:57Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:404.312:553.67:060.57:160.17:074:57Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:424.41:593.48:220.58:190.07:074:58Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat2:474.43:053.39:230.49:140.07:084:58Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun3:474.54:053.310:180.310:040.07:084:59Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:424.65:013.411:120.210:550.07:094:59Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:334.75:523.412:060.27:095:00New Moon22Tue
23Wed6:184.76:363.512:540.17:105:00New Moon23Wed
24Thu6:594.67:163.512:370.01:350.17:105:01New Moon24Thu
25Fri7:374.57:553.51:210.12:120.17:115:01New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:154.38:363.52:020.22:470.27:115:02Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun8:554.19:213.42:430.33:230.37:115:03Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon9:383.810:103.43:240.43:590.37:125:03Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:233.610:563.54:080.64:360.47:125:04Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:073.411:413.54:550.85:150.57:125:05First Quarter30Wed
31Thu11:493.25:460.95:580.67:135:05First Quarter31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8656841)

Common Questions About Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Cape Lookout Bight, NC today?

Slack tide in Cape Lookout Bight, NC is approximately 4:24 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 52% 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 (52% 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA