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 : 4:03 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 45m at 10:02 am (3.5 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 - Sep 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:014.85:300.26:170.66:397:33Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:214.012:584.76:240.37:210.86:397:32Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:173.81:584.77:260.58:370.86:407:30Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:203.73:064.68:390.59:470.76:417:29Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun3:323.84:144.79:480.410:450.66:417:27Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:393.95:154.810:480.311:380.56:427:26Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:404.16:114.911:440.26:437:25Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:334.47:004.912:300.412:400.26:447:23New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:214.57:434.81:190.31:340.26:447:22New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:024.78:224.72:030.22:200.26:457:20New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:424.79:014.52:420.23:020.36:467:19New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:214.69:404.33:180.33:430.46:467:18Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:034.510:244.03:540.54:240.66:477:16Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:504.411:103.84:310.75:070.86:487:15Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:384.211:573.65:100.95:521.16:487:13Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:254.15:531.06:431.36:497:12First Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:433.41:134.06:411.27:431.46:507:11First Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:323.32:074.07:401.38:551.46:517:09First Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:303.33:084.08:491.39:521.36:517:08First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:333.44:074.19:481.110:361.16:527:06Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:303.64:594.310:360.911:170.96:537:05Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:203.95:464.511:230.711:580.76:537:03Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:074.26:314.612:110.56:547:02Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:514.67:134.712:410.51:010.36:557:01Full Moon24Fri
25Sat7:334.97:544.81:240.31:500.16:566:59Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:155.18:364.72:060.12:360.06:566:58Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:595.39:204.62:480.03:230.06:576:56Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue9:485.310:104.43:310.04:120.26:586:55Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:435.211:084.24:180.15:050.36:596:53Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu11:425.05:090.26:030.66:596:52Third Quarter30Thu
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 1:02 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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