Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 37m at 4:49 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 11:05 pm (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Aug 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:303.66:554.512:370.512:270.46:168:08New Moon1Fri
2Sat7:123.77:344.51:240.51:150.46:178:07New Moon2Sat
3Sun7:503.88:094.52:030.41:580.46:188:06New Moon3Sun
4Mon8:263.98:434.42:380.42:370.46:188:05New Moon4Mon
5Tue9:013.99:184.33:100.43:140.56:198:04Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed9:403.99:574.13:420.43:510.66:208:03Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:233.910:393.94:160.54:310.76:218:02Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:093.911:243.74:510.65:140.86:218:01Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat11:553.95:290.76:001.06:228:00First Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:083.612:404.06:100.86:511.16:237:59First Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:523.51:284.06:570.87:531.26:237:58First Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:413.42:244.17:540.89:011.16:247:57First Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:403.33:254.38:580.79:590.96:257:56Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu3:443.54:254.59:560.510:500.76:267:55Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri4:443.75:214.710:490.211:400.46:267:54Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:414.06:155.011:430.06:277:52Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun6:364.47:055.212:330.212:41-0.26:287:51Full Moon17Sun
18Mon7:274.77:535.21:25-0.11:38-0.36:297:50Full Moon18Mon
19Tue8:164.98:405.22:14-0.32:32-0.46:297:49Full Moon19Tue
20Wed9:065.19:295.03:00-0.43:24-0.36:307:48Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu9:595.110:224.73:47-0.44:17-0.26:317:47Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:575.011:204.44:36-0.35:130.16:327:45Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:564.95:280.06:120.46:327:44Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:164.112:534.76:230.27:160.76:337:43Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:113.91:514.57:230.58:320.86:347:41Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:123.72:574.38:350.69:430.96:357:40Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:203.54:034.39:420.710:380.86:357:39Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu4:263.65:014.310:360.711:260.86:367:38Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri5:223.75:514.311:230.66:377:36Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat6:093.86:344.412:110.712:100.66:377:35Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun6:504.07:114.412:530.712:550.66:387:34New Moon31Sun
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 7:57 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (81% illuminated). This places Cape Lookout Bight, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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