Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:43 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 17m at 10:19 pm (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Dec 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:335.14:554.110:54-0.110:55-0.46:544:55Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:275.45:494.211:52-0.211:50-0.56:554:55Full Moon2Wed
3Thu6:195.56:404.312:48-0.36:564:55Full Moon3Thu
4Fri7:075.57:294.212:45-0.51:39-0.46:574:55Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:555.38:194.11:37-0.42:28-0.36:584:55Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun8:465.09:144.02:27-0.33:18-0.26:594:55Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon9:414.710:153.83:190.04:090.06:594:55Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:384.411:123.74:140.35:010.27:004:55Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:304.05:110.65:540.47:014:55Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:063.712:213.76:140.86:520.67:024:55Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:013.61:143.57:280.97:520.67:024:55Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:593.62:133.38:350.98:420.67:034:56Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:563.73:093.29:260.89:230.57:044:56Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon3:443.93:583.210:090.710:000.57:054:56Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:284.04:433.310:510.610:370.47:054:56Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:104.25:263.311:350.511:180.47:064:57Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:494.46:063.412:180.47:064:57New Moon17Thu
18Fri6:274.56:433.512:010.312:580.37:074:58New Moon18Fri
19Sat7:034.57:203.512:430.31:350.27:084:58New Moon19Sat
20Sun7:394.57:583.51:230.22:110.27:084:58New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:184.48:413.52:030.22:490.27:094:59Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:024.39:313.52:440.23:290.27:094:59Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed9:514.210:253.63:300.34:120.27:105:00Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:434.011:183.84:220.44:590.27:105:00First Quarter24Thu
25Fri11:343.95:190.55:490.17:115:01First Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:123.912:283.76:240.56:470.17:115:02First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:104.11:283.67:370.47:500.07:115:02First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:144.32:333.68:450.38:49-0.27:125:03Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue3:174.63:363.69:440.19:43-0.47:125:04Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed4:164.84:363.710:40-0.110:36-0.57:125:04Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu5:125.05:333.811:38-0.211:33-0.57:125:05Full Moon31Thu
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 1:31 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 88% 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 (88% 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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