Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 4:49 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 20m at 10:50 am (3.6 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 - Jan 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:414.79:093.92:24-0.33:08-0.37:135:06Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri9:334.510:073.93:15-0.23:55-0.37:135:07Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:294.311:054.04:10-0.14:45-0.27:135:07Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:234.05:090.15:37-0.27:135:08First Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:014.112:183.86:140.36:36-0.17:135:09First Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:004.21:173.67:290.37:41-0.17:135:10First Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:054.22:243.48:410.38:43-0.17:135:11Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu3:104.33:293.49:410.29:37-0.27:135:12Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri4:094.54:293.410:360.110:29-0.27:135:13Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat5:044.55:243.511:310.011:22-0.27:135:13Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun5:544.66:133.612:24-0.17:135:14Full Moon11Sun
12Mon6:384.66:563.612:15-0.21:10-0.17:135:15Full Moon12Mon
13Tue7:174.57:363.61:02-0.21:50-0.17:135:16Full Moon13Tue
14Wed7:564.38:163.61:45-0.12:28-0.17:125:17Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu8:354.18:593.52:260.03:040.07:125:18Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri9:183.99:463.43:060.23:400.17:125:19Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:033.710:343.43:490.34:180.27:125:20Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:483.511:203.44:340.54:570.47:115:21Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon11:313.35:220.75:390.57:115:22Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue12:043.412:153.16:160.86:270.57:115:23Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:533.51:042.97:220.97:240.57:105:24Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:483.52:022.88:270.88:200.47:105:25Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:463.73:022.99:200.69:100.37:095:26Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat3:413.93:573.010:060.59:570.17:095:27Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun4:324.24:503.210:540.310:46-0.17:085:28Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:214.45:403.511:440.011:38-0.37:085:29New Moon26Mon
27Tue6:084.66:273.812:33-0.27:075:30New Moon27Tue
28Wed6:534.87:134.012:32-0.51:18-0.47:065:31New Moon28Wed
29Thu7:374.88:004.21:23-0.62:02-0.67:065:32New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:234.78:514.32:12-0.62:46-0.67:055:33Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat9:144.49:474.33:03-0.53:32-0.67:045:34Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 1:49 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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