Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 5:38 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 44m at 11:39 am (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 - Mar 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:193.74:373.210:400.610:370.46:346:02Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:043.85:213.411:200.411:230.36:336:03Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun5:443.96:013.612:000.36:316:04Full Moon3Sun
4Mon6:214.06:373.912:080.112:370.16:306:04Full Moon4Mon
5Tue6:564.17:134.012:500.01:120.06:296:05Full Moon5Tue
6Wed7:304.07:494.21:29-0.11:45-0.16:276:06Full Moon6Wed
7Thu8:074.08:294.22:08-0.12:20-0.16:266:07Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri8:473.89:144.32:480.02:57-0.16:256:08Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat9:333.710:054.33:320.03:39-0.16:246:09Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun10:243.510:594.34:200.24:250.06:226:09Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon11:183.411:534.25:140.35:190.16:216:10Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:143.46:150.56:220.26:196:11Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:534.21:183.47:280.57:370.26:186:12Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:014.12:293.58:380.38:480.06:176:13Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri3:094.23:373.89:360.19:49-0.16:156:14Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:114.34:384.110:28-0.110:47-0.36:146:14Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:084.55:344.411:21-0.311:46-0.46:136:15Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:004.56:234.612:13-0.46:116:16New Moon18Mon
19Tue6:464.57:084.812:42-0.51:01-0.56:106:17New Moon19Tue
20Wed7:294.47:514.71:31-0.51:44-0.56:086:18New Moon20Wed
21Thu8:114.28:364.62:16-0.42:25-0.36:076:18Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri8:563.99:234.43:00-0.23:06-0.16:066:19Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat9:443.610:134.23:450.13:480.16:046:20Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:343.411:033.94:310.44:330.46:036:21Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:223.211:513.85:200.65:210.66:016:21First Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:113.16:150.96:160.86:006:22First Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:413.61:043.07:231.07:250.95:596:23First Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:393.52:073.08:290.98:320.85:576:24First Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:413.53:083.29:160.89:230.75:566:25Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat3:363.63:593.49:550.710:080.55:556:25Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun4:243.74:453.710:340.510:520.45:536:26Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 2:38 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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