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 4h 10m 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 - Aug 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:343.13:213.98:550.910:041.16:168:08Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue3:353.14:184.09:490.810:491.06:178:07Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed4:323.25:094.210:360.711:320.96:178:06Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu5:243.45:564.411:210.66:188:05Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri6:133.66:404.512:170.712:090.46:198:04New Moon5Fri
6Sat6:583.97:214.71:010.512:590.36:208:03New Moon6Sat
7Sun7:404.18:014.71:430.31:480.16:208:03New Moon7Sun
8Mon8:214.48:404.72:220.12:340.16:218:01New Moon8Mon
9Tue9:044.69:234.63:010.03:190.06:228:00Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed9:514.710:104.43:41-0.14:070.16:237:59Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu10:454.711:034.24:24-0.14:580.36:237:58Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri11:414.711:584.05:110.05:540.46:247:57First Quarter12Fri
13Sat12:374.76:030.16:550.66:257:56First Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:533.81:354.77:000.28:070.86:267:55First Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:523.72:404.68:090.39:220.76:267:54First Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:013.63:494.69:210.310:240.66:277:53Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed4:113.74:534.610:230.311:180.56:287:52Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu5:153.95:504.711:200.26:287:50Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri6:124.16:414.812:110.412:160.26:297:49Full Moon19Fri
20Sat7:024.37:264.71:020.31:110.26:307:48Full Moon20Sat
21Sun7:454.48:054.71:470.22:000.26:317:47Full Moon21Sun
22Mon8:254.58:434.52:270.22:430.26:317:46Full Moon22Mon
23Tue9:034.59:204.33:030.23:230.36:327:44Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed9:434.410:004.03:370.34:020.56:337:43Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu10:274.310:443.84:130.54:430.76:347:42Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri11:144.211:303.64:500.65:260.96:347:41Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:014.15:300.86:131.16:357:39Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:153.412:484.06:141.07:071.36:367:38Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon1:013.31:383.97:041.18:131.46:377:37Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:523.22:353.98:071.19:211.36:377:35Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed2:533.23:364.09:131.010:121.26:387:34Waning Crescent31Wed
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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