Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 6:32 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 48m at 12:26 pm (4.0 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 - May 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:124.412:433.76:350.36:470.56:157:50Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:074.11:413.77:380.58:000.76:147:51Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:053.82:453.68:460.69:170.86:137:52Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:083.63:493.79:430.610:150.76:127:53Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu4:083.54:423.910:270.511:020.66:117:53Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:003.55:274.011:050.511:460.66:107:54Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat5:453.56:084.211:420.56:097:55Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:263.56:464.312:300.512:200.56:087:56New Moon8Sun
9Mon7:033.57:224.41:130.512:590.46:087:57New Moon9Mon
10Tue7:393.67:564.51:520.41:380.46:077:57New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:133.58:314.52:280.42:150.46:067:58New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:483.59:074.43:040.42:520.46:057:59New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:263.49:484.33:400.43:290.56:048:00Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:103.410:344.24:180.54:100.56:038:00Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:013.411:244.14:590.54:550.66:038:01Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:533.55:420.65:470.76:028:02Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:134.012:443.66:300.66:450.76:018:03First Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:033.91:383.87:230.57:520.76:018:04First Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:573.82:384.18:220.49:040.66:008:04First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:593.83:404.49:200.210:060.35:598:05Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:013.84:394.810:130.011:020.15:598:06Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:003.95:365.111:03-0.211:58-0.15:588:06Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:574.06:315.311:56-0.45:588:07Full Moon23Mon
24Tue6:524.17:235.512:57-0.212:53-0.55:578:08Full Moon24Tue
25Wed7:444.28:125.41:53-0.31:49-0.55:578:09Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:344.29:025.32:45-0.32:43-0.45:568:09Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:264.19:545.03:35-0.33:35-0.25:568:10Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:234.010:504.74:25-0.14:280.05:558:11Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:243.911:464.35:160.15:240.35:558:11Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:213.86:070.26:220.65:548:12Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue12:384.01:143.87:000.47:260.85:548:13Third Quarter31Tue
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 3:29 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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