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 4h 04m 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 - Jun 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:083.49:284.43:240.43:110.55:548:13Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed9:503.410:114.34:010.53:500.55:548:14Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:383.310:594.24:400.54:320.65:538:14Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:293.411:484.15:220.65:200.75:538:15Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:193.56:060.66:130.85:538:15Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:364.01:093.66:550.67:130.85:538:16Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:263.92:043.97:500.58:240.75:528:16Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:233.83:054.28:480.39:310.55:528:17Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:253.84:054.59:430.110:290.35:528:17Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu4:253.85:034.910:33-0.111:240.15:528:18Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:233.95:585.211:24-0.35:528:18Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:204.06:525.412:21-0.112:18-0.45:528:19New Moon12Sat
13Sun7:144.17:435.51:20-0.21:16-0.55:528:19New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:054.28:335.42:15-0.32:11-0.55:528:20New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:554.29:235.23:06-0.33:04-0.45:528:20Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed9:504.110:184.93:56-0.33:57-0.25:528:20Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:504.011:164.64:48-0.14:530.15:528:21Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:513.95:400.15:500.45:528:21Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:114.312:463.96:320.26:510.65:538:21First Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:024.01:403.87:270.48:010.85:538:21First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:543.72:373.88:270.59:130.95:538:22First Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:503.43:353.99:220.610:090.85:538:22First Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:483.34:274.010:060.610:550.85:538:22Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu4:413.35:144.110:450.611:380.75:548:22Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:283.35:574.211:230.55:548:22Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:123.36:374.312:230.712:030.55:548:23Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:543.47:164.51:070.612:460.55:558:23Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:323.47:524.51:490.51:290.45:558:23Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:093.58:284.52:260.42:100.45:558:23Full Moon29Tue
30Wed8:463.59:054.53:020.42:500.45:568:23Full Moon30Wed
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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