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 3h 52m 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 - Jan 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:345.16:554.112:07-0.61:03-0.57:135:06New Moon1Sun
2Mon7:215.17:444.11:04-0.61:52-0.57:135:06New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:094.98:354.11:56-0.52:38-0.57:135:07Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed8:584.69:304.02:47-0.43:24-0.47:135:08Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu9:514.210:263.93:38-0.14:11-0.27:135:09Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:433.911:193.84:310.24:570.07:135:10First Quarter6Fri
7Sat11:313.65:250.55:440.27:135:11First Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:083.712:183.36:260.76:360.47:135:11First Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:593.61:093.07:370.87:350.57:135:12First Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:563.62:072.98:420.88:300.57:135:13First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:543.63:062.89:320.79:160.47:135:14Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu3:463.73:592.910:150.69:580.47:135:15Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:333.94:473.010:590.510:410.37:135:16Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:174.05:323.111:440.411:260.27:135:17Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:574.26:133.312:260.37:125:18Full Moon15Sun
16Mon6:354.36:513.412:120.11:030.17:125:19Full Moon16Mon
17Tue7:114.37:283.612:550.01:380.07:125:20Full Moon17Tue
18Wed7:474.38:073.71:360.02:12-0.17:115:21Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:254.28:503.82:17-0.12:48-0.17:115:22Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri9:084.09:393.93:000.03:26-0.27:115:23Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat9:573.810:324.03:470.14:08-0.27:105:24Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:473.711:244.14:380.24:54-0.17:105:25Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon11:383.55:350.35:46-0.17:095:26Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:194.112:333.36:400.46:47-0.17:095:27Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:194.21:373.27:550.47:56-0.17:085:28Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:274.32:473.39:020.29:00-0.37:085:29Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri3:324.43:533.410:000.09:59-0.47:075:30Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat4:334.64:553.610:57-0.110:57-0.57:075:31Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:294.75:523.911:54-0.311:57-0.57:065:32New Moon29Sun
30Mon6:204.76:424.012:46-0.47:055:33New Moon30Mon
31Tue7:064.77:284.112:53-0.61:32-0.57:055:34New Moon31Tue
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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