Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 42m at 4:03 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:264.46:443.912:09-0.212:49-0.16:356:01Full Moon1Mon
2Tue7:054.37:234.012:58-0.21:28-0.26:346:02Full Moon2Tue
3Wed7:424.28:004.01:40-0.22:03-0.16:326:03Full Moon3Wed
4Thu8:184.08:394.02:19-0.12:360.06:316:04Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri8:573.89:213.92:570.13:100.16:306:05Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat9:403.510:073.83:370.23:460.26:286:06Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:253.310:523.74:190.44:240.46:276:06Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:093.111:383.65:040.75:060.66:266:07Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue11:533.05:540.85:540.76:246:08Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:263.612:422.96:571.06:530.86:236:09Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:213.51:422.88:070.98:000.76:226:10Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:233.62:462.99:030.88:580.56:206:11Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat3:233.83:443.29:490.69:480.36:196:11Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun4:154.04:363.510:330.410:380.16:186:12Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon5:054.25:253.911:180.111:30-0.16:166:13Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue5:514.46:114.212:04-0.16:156:14New Moon16Tue
17Wed6:354.56:554.612:23-0.312:49-0.36:146:15New Moon17Wed
18Thu7:174.57:394.81:13-0.51:32-0.56:126:15New Moon18Thu
19Fri8:014.48:264.92:00-0.52:14-0.66:116:16Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat8:494.29:194.82:49-0.53:00-0.56:096:17Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun9:424.010:174.73:40-0.33:48-0.46:086:18Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon10:403.811:144.64:35-0.14:42-0.26:076:19Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue11:373.65:350.25:400.16:056:19First Quarter23Tue
24Wed12:134.412:373.46:440.46:500.36:046:20First Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:174.21:463.48:030.58:090.36:026:21First Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:284.13:003.49:080.49:150.36:016:22Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat3:354.04:043.610:010.310:110.26:006:22Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun4:334.14:583.810:500.211:040.25:586:23Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:234.15:444.011:360.211:560.15:576:24Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue6:054.16:244.112:190.15:566:25Full Moon30Tue
31Wed6:424.16:594.212:410.112:560.15:546:26Full Moon31Wed
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 7:11 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 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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