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 5h 10m 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 - Feb 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:494.58:134.11:43-0.52:14-0.57:045:35Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu8:334.39:004.12:29-0.42:55-0.47:035:36Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri9:194.09:503.93:15-0.23:36-0.27:025:37Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:073.710:403.84:010.14:170.07:015:38Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:533.411:273.74:480.44:590.27:015:39First Quarter5Sun
6Mon11:383.15:380.65:440.47:005:40First Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:133.612:242.96:370.86:360.56:595:41First Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:053.51:162.87:490.97:390.66:585:42First Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:043.52:182.78:520.88:380.56:575:43Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri3:043.53:192.89:390.79:270.46:565:44Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat3:573.74:133.010:220.610:120.36:555:45Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:453.85:013.211:050.410:580.26:545:46Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:294.05:463.411:480.211:470.06:535:47Full Moon13Mon
14Tue6:094.26:263.712:290.16:525:47Full Moon14Tue
15Wed6:474.27:053.912:34-0.11:06-0.16:515:48Full Moon15Wed
16Thu7:244.37:444.11:17-0.21:43-0.36:505:49Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:034.28:274.32:00-0.32:20-0.46:495:50Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat8:454.09:154.32:44-0.33:00-0.46:485:51Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:343.910:094.33:31-0.23:43-0.46:475:52Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:273.711:044.34:220.04:31-0.36:465:53Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:213.55:180.25:25-0.16:455:54Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:004.312:173.46:220.36:280.06:435:55Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:014.21:223.37:380.47:420.06:425:56Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:094.12:343.38:490.38:520.06:415:57Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat3:184.23:433.59:470.19:52-0.26:405:58Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:204.34:453.710:410.010:50-0.26:395:59Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:164.45:394.011:34-0.211:48-0.36:375:59Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue6:054.46:264.212:24-0.36:366:00New Moon28Tue
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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