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 4h 28m 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 - Feb 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:094.210:454.33:58-0.44:21-0.57:045:35Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:043.911:424.34:55-0.15:14-0.47:035:36First Quarter2Mon
3Tue11:593.65:570.16:11-0.27:025:37First Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:394.212:573.47:100.37:17-0.17:015:38First Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:444.12:043.28:270.38:260.07:005:39First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:524.13:133.29:290.39:250.07:005:40Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat3:554.14:163.210:230.210:170.06:595:41Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:514.25:113.311:160.111:100.06:585:42Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:404.25:593.512:070.16:575:43Full Moon9Mon
10Tue6:224.26:393.612:010.012:500.06:565:44Full Moon10Tue
11Wed6:594.27:153.612:47-0.11:270.06:555:45Full Moon11Wed
12Thu7:334.17:513.71:27-0.11:590.06:545:46Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:084.08:283.72:050.02:310.06:535:47Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat8:453.89:083.72:410.13:030.16:525:48Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:253.69:523.63:200.23:380.26:515:49Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:093.410:383.64:000.44:140.36:505:50Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:523.211:233.64:440.54:530.46:495:51Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed11:363.15:320.75:370.56:485:51Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:093.612:222.96:290.86:300.56:475:52Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:013.61:172.97:380.87:340.56:455:53Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:023.72:212.98:410.78:360.36:445:54Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun3:043.93:243.19:330.59:300.16:435:55Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:014.14:213.410:220.210:22-0.16:425:56Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:544.45:153.811:120.011:18-0.46:415:57Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:454.66:064.112:03-0.36:405:58New Moon25Wed
26Thu6:324.76:544.512:15-0.612:51-0.56:385:59New Moon26Thu
27Fri7:184.87:414.71:09-0.71:37-0.76:376:00New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:044.78:314.81:59-0.82:22-0.86:366:01Waxing Crescent28Sat
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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