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 2h 08m 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 - Sep 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:324.910:544.34:14-0.14:510.26:397:32Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:284.711:484.05:020.25:440.56:407:31Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:214.55:520.56:410.96:407:29Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:403.71:144.36:450.77:461.16:417:28Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:323.52:104.17:471.09:011.26:427:26Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:323.43:144.08:581.010:001.26:437:25Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:373.44:144.09:571.010:451.16:437:24Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun4:353.55:054.110:430.911:251.06:447:22Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:233.75:494.211:260.86:457:21Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:073.96:294.312:030.912:090.76:457:19Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:464.17:064.412:420.812:530.66:467:18New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:224.37:404.41:190.71:350.66:477:17New Moon12Thu
13Fri7:574.58:144.41:540.62:140.56:487:15New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:324.68:484.32:270.52:520.56:487:14New Moon14Sat
15Sun9:084.79:264.23:010.53:300.56:497:12Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:504.710:084.03:360.54:110.66:507:11Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:384.610:583.94:150.54:560.76:507:09Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:314.611:513.84:590.65:470.86:517:08Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:254.65:500.66:440.96:527:07First Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:463.81:224.66:490.77:501.06:537:05First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:463.82:254.58:000.79:020.96:537:04First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:543.93:334.69:150.610:030.66:547:02Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:034.24:374.710:190.410:560.46:557:01Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:054.55:354.811:160.211:470.26:556:59Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:024.96:294.912:140.06:566:58Full Moon25Wed
26Thu6:545.27:185.012:390.01:11-0.16:576:57Full Moon26Thu
27Fri7:425.48:044.91:29-0.12:04-0.16:586:55Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:275.48:484.72:16-0.12:53-0.16:586:54Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:125.39:334.53:010.03:390.16:596:52Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:005.010:234.23:440.24:260.47:006:51Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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