Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 11m at 5:38 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 11:51 pm (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Sep 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:294.75:540.46:470.86:387:33First Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:473.81:274.66:530.57:560.96:397:32First Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:473.82:324.68:020.59:110.86:407:30First Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:563.83:414.69:170.510:130.66:417:29Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue4:074.04:454.710:210.311:070.46:417:27Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed5:104.25:434.811:190.211:590.36:427:26Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:074.56:364.912:160.16:437:25Full Moon7Thu
8Fri6:594.87:234.912:500.11:130.06:437:23Full Moon8Fri
9Sat7:454.98:064.81:390.12:040.06:447:22Full Moon9Sat
10Sun8:275.08:464.62:220.02:500.16:457:20Full Moon10Sun
11Mon9:094.99:284.43:020.13:330.26:467:19Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue9:534.710:124.13:410.34:160.56:467:18Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:404.511:003.84:210.55:000.76:477:16Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:304.311:493.65:030.75:461.06:487:15Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:194.25:470.96:371.26:487:13Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:373.51:084.06:361.17:371.46:497:12Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:263.42:013.97:351.28:481.46:507:11Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:233.33:013.98:461.39:461.36:517:09Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:263.44:004.09:461.110:291.16:517:08Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:233.64:514.110:341.011:071.06:527:06Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:123.95:374.211:180.811:460.86:537:05Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri5:574.26:204.412:030.66:537:03Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat6:404.57:004.512:260.612:500.56:547:02New Moon23Sat
24Sun7:204.87:404.61:070.41:370.36:557:01New Moon24Sun
25Mon8:005.08:184.51:480.32:210.26:566:59New Moon25Mon
26Tue8:415.28:594.52:280.23:050.26:566:58Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed9:255.29:454.33:090.13:500.36:576:56Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu10:165.110:394.23:530.14:390.46:586:55Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri11:145.011:384.04:430.35:340.66:596:53Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:134.95:380.46:330.76:596:52First Quarter30Sat
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 8:44 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 72% 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 Waning Gibbous (72% 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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