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 6h 19m 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 - Oct 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:174.04:454.310:310.710:570.77:006:50Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:104.45:354.511:200.511:400.47:016:49Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:004.86:234.612:120.37:026:48New Moon3Mon
4Tue6:485.27:104.712:270.21:050.17:036:46New Moon4Tue
5Wed7:345.57:554.71:150.01:57-0.17:036:45New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:205.68:404.72:03-0.22:47-0.17:046:43New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:085.69:294.52:50-0.23:360.07:056:42Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:015.410:254.33:39-0.14:280.27:066:41Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:015.211:274.14:310.15:240.47:066:39Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:024.95:290.36:240.67:076:38First Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:294.01:024.76:320.67:320.87:086:37First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:314.02:044.47:460.88:470.87:096:35First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:403.93:134.39:080.99:500.87:106:34Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri3:504.14:174.210:120.810:380.77:106:33Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat4:494.25:124.211:040.711:210.67:116:32Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:384.45:594.111:520.67:126:30Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:214.66:404.112:010.612:390.67:136:29Full Moon17Mon
18Tue6:594.77:164.112:410.61:220.67:146:28Full Moon18Tue
19Wed7:334.87:504.11:190.62:010.67:156:27Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:074.88:234.01:550.62:360.67:156:25Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:404.78:573.92:290.63:110.77:166:24Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:164.69:353.73:030.73:470.87:176:23Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun9:574.510:183.63:390.84:250.97:186:22Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:444.311:093.54:180.95:071.07:196:21Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:344.25:011.05:531.17:206:20Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:003.512:234.15:511.16:421.27:216:19Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:503.51:134.06:481.27:381.17:226:18Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:433.72:074.07:561.28:391.07:226:16Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:433.93:084.09:071.09:330.77:236:15Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun2:444.23:074.19:050.79:200.56:245:14Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon3:394.64:014.29:570.410:050.26:255:13Waning Crescent31Mon
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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