Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 44m at 3:22 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 9:37 pm (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Jan 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:243.511:583.45:070.85:370.57:135:06First Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:093.36:030.86:240.57:135:07First Quarter2Tue
3Wed12:473.612:593.27:090.87:190.47:135:08First Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:423.81:583.18:160.78:150.37:135:08First Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:424.02:583.19:130.59:060.07:135:09Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat3:394.43:573.210:050.29:55-0.27:135:10Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun4:344.74:533.410:590.010:48-0.47:135:11Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon5:284.95:483.611:55-0.211:45-0.57:135:12Full Moon8Mon
9Tue6:195.16:393.812:50-0.47:135:13Full Moon9Tue
10Wed7:095.27:304.012:43-0.61:40-0.57:135:14Full Moon10Wed
11Thu7:585.18:224.01:38-0.72:28-0.67:135:15Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri8:494.89:204.12:32-0.63:17-0.67:135:15Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat9:464.510:214.13:28-0.44:07-0.57:135:16Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun10:424.211:194.14:26-0.24:58-0.37:125:17Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:363.85:270.15:51-0.17:125:18Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue12:154.012:293.56:350.36:500.07:125:19Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:133.91:283.27:520.57:530.27:125:20Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:163.92:333.08:580.58:500.27:115:21Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri3:183.93:342.99:520.59:380.27:115:22Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat4:124.04:282.910:410.410:220.27:105:23Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:004.05:163.011:300.411:060.27:105:24Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon5:434.15:583.112:160.37:105:25New Moon22Mon
23Tue6:214.16:363.212:560.37:095:26New Moon23Tue
24Wed6:564.27:103.212:360.21:300.27:095:27New Moon24Wed
25Thu7:304.17:453.31:160.12:020.27:085:28New Moon25Thu
26Fri8:044.08:223.31:530.12:330.27:075:29Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat8:413.99:033.42:300.23:050.27:075:30Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun9:213.79:493.43:090.33:390.27:065:31Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon10:053.610:353.53:510.44:150.27:065:32Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue10:493.411:213.64:370.54:540.37:055:33First Quarter30Tue
31Wed11:343.25:280.65:380.37:045:34First Quarter31Wed
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 6:29 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 94% 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 (94% 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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