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 1h 14m at 5:59 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:325.14:544.310:500.210:530.06:265:12Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:235.45:454.511:450.011:45-0.26:275:11New Moon2Wed
3Thu6:135.76:344.512:40-0.16:285:11New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:025.87:224.512:38-0.31:31-0.26:295:10New Moon4Fri
5Sat7:515.78:134.41:30-0.32:22-0.16:305:09Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:435.49:094.32:22-0.23:130.06:315:08Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:415.110:124.13:160.04:080.26:325:07Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:424.811:154.04:140.35:050.46:335:06First Quarter8Tue
9Wed11:404.55:170.66:060.66:345:05First Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:154.012:384.26:280.87:130.76:355:05First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:184.01:403.97:480.98:170.76:365:04First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:244.02:443.88:550.89:070.66:365:03Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:224.23:393.79:460.89:480.66:375:02Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:114.34:273.710:310.710:260.66:385:02Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:534.45:103.711:150.711:040.66:395:01Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:324.55:493.711:590.611:430.66:405:01Full Moon16Wed
17Thu6:084.66:253.712:390.66:415:00Full Moon17Thu
18Fri6:434.66:593.712:230.51:160.56:424:59Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:174.67:343.61:010.51:500.56:434:59Full Moon19Sat
20Sun7:524.68:103.61:370.62:250.66:444:58Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon8:304.48:523.52:140.63:020.66:454:58Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:134.39:413.52:530.73:410.76:464:58Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:024.110:333.53:360.84:230.76:474:57Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:514.011:233.64:250.95:070.76:484:57Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri11:393.95:200.95:560.76:494:56Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:143.812:303.86:230.96:510.66:504:56Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:104.01:283.77:340.87:510.46:514:56Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:114.32:303.78:400.68:450.26:524:56Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:114.73:303.89:360.39:36-0.16:534:55Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:075.04:273.910:300.110:27-0.36:534:55Waning Crescent30Wed
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 9:12 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 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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