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 5h 21m 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 - Jan 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:494.04:033.110:170.510:040.37:135:06Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue4:374.14:523.111:030.510:460.37:135:06Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed5:204.15:363.211:490.411:290.27:135:07Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu6:004.26:153.312:310.37:135:08Full Moon4Thu
5Fri6:354.36:513.412:130.21:080.27:135:09Full Moon5Fri
6Sat7:104.37:263.412:540.21:410.27:135:10Full Moon6Sat
7Sun7:444.28:023.41:320.22:140.27:135:10Full Moon7Sun
8Mon8:204.18:423.42:100.22:470.17:135:11Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue8:593.99:263.52:480.33:220.27:135:12Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed9:423.810:143.53:290.33:580.27:135:13Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu10:283.611:023.64:140.44:380.27:135:14Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri11:143.511:503.75:030.55:220.27:135:15Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat12:023.36:000.66:120.27:135:16Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:423.912:553.27:060.67:130.17:135:17Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:424.01:583.28:160.58:160.07:125:18Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue2:464.33:043.39:160.39:14-0.37:125:19Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed3:474.54:073.510:110.010:09-0.57:125:19Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu4:454.85:063.711:08-0.211:07-0.67:115:20Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri5:415.06:034.012:05-0.47:115:21New Moon19Fri
20Sat6:325.16:554.212:08-0.712:59-0.67:115:22New Moon20Sat
21Sun7:215.07:454.31:05-0.81:48-0.77:105:23New Moon21Sun
22Mon8:094.88:374.31:59-0.82:35-0.87:105:24Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue9:004.69:334.32:51-0.63:22-0.77:095:25Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed9:544.210:304.23:44-0.44:10-0.57:095:26Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:483.911:244.04:39-0.14:59-0.27:085:27First Quarter25Thu
26Fri11:393.55:360.35:500.07:085:28First Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:173.912:293.26:410.56:480.27:075:29First Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:123.71:263.07:560.67:530.47:075:30First Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:143.62:292.99:000.68:500.47:065:31Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue3:153.73:302.89:490.69:360.47:055:32Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed4:073.74:222.910:340.510:200.37:055:33Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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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