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 4h 14m 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 - May 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:123.86:364.612:060.312:100.26:157:51Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:563.97:194.912:550.112:550.06:147:51Full Moon2Thu
3Fri7:384.08:015.11:440.01:41-0.16:137:52Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:214.08:455.12:29-0.12:27-0.26:127:53Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:064.09:335.03:15-0.23:13-0.26:117:54Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon9:573.910:274.94:02-0.14:02-0.16:107:55Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:563.911:264.74:530.04:570.06:097:55Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:573.95:470.15:570.26:087:56Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:234.512:563.96:450.27:030.46:077:57Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:214.31:584.07:490.38:190.56:067:58Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:234.13:054.18:570.29:340.46:057:59Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:293.94:104.39:550.110:340.36:057:59Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:313.95:074.510:440.111:270.26:048:00Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:273.95:584.611:310.06:038:01Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:183.96:454.712:200.212:180.16:028:02New Moon15Wed
16Thu7:043.87:274.81:120.11:050.16:028:02New Moon16Thu
17Fri7:453.88:054.71:580.11:490.16:018:03New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:233.78:424.62:390.22:290.26:008:04New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:013.69:214.53:160.23:070.36:008:05Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:423.510:034.33:540.43:460.55:598:05Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:293.410:504.14:330.54:270.65:588:06Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:193.411:383.95:140.65:120.85:588:07Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:083.45:560.76:000.95:578:08First Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:233.812:543.46:410.86:541.05:578:08First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:093.61:433.57:310.87:571.15:568:09First Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:583.52:373.68:260.89:031.05:568:10First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:533.43:333.99:180.69:590.85:558:10Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue3:503.54:264.210:040.510:470.65:558:11Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed4:433.55:164.510:470.311:350.45:558:12Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:343.76:054.811:320.15:548:12Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri6:253.86:545.112:260.212:21-0.15:548:13Full Moon31Fri
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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