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 : 6:43 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 8m at 12:37 am (3.6 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 - May 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:073.93:464.39:320.210:100.26:157:50Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:114.04:464.610:240.011:070.06:147:51Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:104.05:435.011:14-0.26:137:52Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:054.16:365.212:04-0.112:05-0.36:127:53Full Moon4Tue
5Wed6:584.17:265.31:02-0.212:59-0.46:117:54Full Moon5Wed
6Thu7:474.18:135.31:56-0.31:52-0.46:107:54Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:334.18:595.12:46-0.22:41-0.36:097:55Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:213.99:484.83:33-0.13:29-0.16:087:56Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:133.710:424.54:210.14:170.16:077:57Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:113.611:364.25:100.35:090.46:077:58Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:063.55:590.56:030.76:067:58Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:274.012:583.46:500.77:010.96:057:59Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:163.71:503.47:460.88:111.06:048:00Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:073.52:463.58:450.89:211.06:038:01Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:033.43:423.79:340.810:130.96:038:01Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:583.34:323.810:140.710:560.86:028:02Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:483.35:174.110:500.611:380.76:018:03Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:333.35:594.311:270.56:008:04Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:173.46:404.512:220.612:070.46:008:04New Moon19Wed
20Thu6:583.57:194.61:070.512:500.45:598:05New Moon20Thu
21Fri7:363.57:574.71:500.41:340.35:598:06New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:143.68:364.72:300.32:160.25:588:07New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:543.69:184.73:090.32:580.25:578:07Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon9:393.610:054.63:500.23:430.25:578:08Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:323.610:584.44:330.34:320.35:568:09Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:303.711:524.35:200.35:270.45:568:09Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:263.96:090.36:280.55:558:10First Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:454.11:224.17:020.37:360.65:558:11First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:403.92:224.38:020.28:510.55:558:11First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:413.83:264.59:040.19:570.45:548:12Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon3:463.74:274.710:000.010:540.25:548:13Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 3:40 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 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.

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