Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 41m at 6:32 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:37 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Mar 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:194.19:554.73:19-0.53:29-0.66:356:01Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:153.810:534.64:13-0.24:20-0.46:336:02Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:123.611:514.45:100.15:16-0.26:326:03Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:103.46:150.36:200.16:316:04Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:514.11:143.27:320.57:370.26:296:05Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:014.02:283.28:460.48:490.26:286:06Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon3:113.93:373.39:430.49:480.26:276:07Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue4:124.04:363.510:320.310:410.16:266:07Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:044.05:253.711:190.211:320.16:246:08Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:484.06:073.912:030.16:236:09New Moon10Thu
11Fri6:264.06:434.012:200.012:420.16:226:10New Moon11Fri
12Sat7:004.07:164.11:010.01:150.16:206:11New Moon12Sat
13Sun7:323.97:504.11:380.01:470.16:196:11New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:063.78:254.12:130.12:180.16:176:12Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue8:413.69:054.02:480.22:510.26:166:13Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed9:223.49:493.93:250.43:260.36:156:14Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:063.210:363.84:060.54:040.46:136:15Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:533.111:233.74:500.74:470.66:126:16First Quarter18Fri
19Sat11:393.05:390.95:370.76:116:16First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:123.712:303.06:390.96:390.76:096:17First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:083.71:313.17:470.97:500.66:086:18First Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:113.72:373.38:450.78:530.46:066:19Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed3:123.93:373.69:330.49:480.26:056:20Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu4:074.04:324.110:180.110:41-0.16:046:20Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:594.25:244.511:06-0.111:37-0.36:026:21Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:494.46:134.911:56-0.46:016:22Full Moon26Sat
27Sun6:364.57:005.212:32-0.512:45-0.65:596:23Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:214.47:475.21:24-0.61:32-0.75:586:23Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:084.38:385.22:14-0.62:19-0.75:576:24Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed9:004.19:345.03:04-0.43:09-0.55:556:25Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu9:583.910:344.73:58-0.24:02-0.35:546:26Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 9:34 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (62% illuminated). This places Cape Lookout Bight, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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