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 5h 37m 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 - Mar 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:544.49:254.72:50-0.73:08-0.76:356:01Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon9:494.210:244.63:43-0.53:58-0.66:336:02Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:453.911:214.54:39-0.24:50-0.36:326:03First Quarter3Tue
4Wed11:413.65:390.15:48-0.16:316:04First Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:184.212:393.46:490.46:550.26:296:05First Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:214.01:463.28:080.58:100.36:286:06First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:313.92:583.29:130.49:130.36:276:07Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun3:373.94:013.310:050.410:060.36:256:07Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:333.94:553.410:530.310:560.26:246:08Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:214.05:403.611:390.311:450.26:236:09Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:014.06:173.712:200.26:216:10Full Moon11Wed
12Thu6:364.06:513.912:290.112:550.26:206:11Full Moon12Thu
13Fri7:094.07:244.01:080.11:270.16:196:12Full Moon13Fri
14Sat7:413.97:584.01:430.11:570.16:176:12Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:153.88:344.02:180.12:280.26:166:13Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:513.69:143.92:540.23:010.26:156:14Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue9:333.49:593.93:320.43:360.36:136:15Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:183.310:463.84:130.54:150.46:126:16Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:043.211:333.84:590.74:590.56:106:16Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri11:513.15:500.85:500.66:096:17Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:243.812:443.16:530.86:550.66:086:18Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:223.81:483.28:020.78:060.56:066:19Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:273.92:543.49:000.59:070.26:056:20Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue3:294.13:553.89:500.210:030.06:046:20Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:264.34:514.210:390.010:59-0.36:026:21Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:204.55:444.611:30-0.311:58-0.56:016:22New Moon26Thu
27Fri6:104.76:345.012:22-0.55:596:23New Moon27Fri
28Sat6:584.77:225.212:53-0.71:10-0.75:586:23New Moon28Sat
29Sun7:444.68:105.21:45-0.71:57-0.75:576:24Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon8:334.49:035.12:36-0.62:45-0.65:556:25Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue9:284.110:014.83:28-0.43:35-0.45:546:26Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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