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 26m at 5:19 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:434.28:115.31:50-0.21:50-0.45:578:23Full Moon1Mon
2Tue8:344.49:005.22:40-0.42:44-0.55:578:23Full Moon2Tue
3Wed9:274.49:535.03:29-0.43:38-0.45:578:22Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:254.410:504.74:18-0.44:34-0.25:588:22Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:274.411:474.45:10-0.35:330.15:588:22Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:254.46:02-0.16:340.35:598:22Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:414.11:214.46:570.07:420.66:008:22Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:353.82:204.37:570.28:580.76:008:21Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:353.63:234.29:010.310:020.76:018:21Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed3:393.44:234.29:570.410:540.76:018:21Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu4:383.35:164.310:440.411:420.66:028:21Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri5:313.46:034.311:280.46:028:20Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat6:193.46:454.412:300.612:130.46:038:20New Moon13Sat
14Sun7:013.57:234.41:160.612:590.46:048:19New Moon14Sun
15Mon7:393.67:584.41:550.51:420.46:048:19New Moon15Mon
16Tue8:143.78:324.42:300.42:210.46:058:19New Moon16Tue
17Wed8:503.79:074.33:020.42:590.46:068:18New Moon17Wed
18Thu9:283.79:454.23:350.43:360.56:068:18Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri10:113.710:264.04:080.44:160.66:078:17Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:573.811:113.84:440.54:590.76:088:16Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun11:443.911:563.75:210.55:450.86:088:16Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:304.06:020.56:370.96:098:15First Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:413.61:184.16:480.57:371.06:108:15First Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:303.52:134.27:430.58:450.96:108:14First Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:273.43:154.48:460.49:480.76:118:13Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri3:323.54:164.69:460.210:430.56:128:12Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat4:353.75:154.910:410.011:360.36:138:12Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun5:353.96:115.111:37-0.26:138:11Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon6:334.27:055.312:330.012:36-0.36:148:10Full Moon29Mon
30Tue7:274.57:555.31:28-0.21:36-0.46:158:09Full Moon30Tue
31Wed8:184.78:435.22:19-0.42:32-0.56:158:08Full Moon31Wed
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 8:29 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 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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