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 5h 48m 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 - May 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:014.22:383.78:400.58:590.56:157:50First Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:094.13:473.99:430.310:070.36:147:51Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:154.14:494.310:350.111:050.16:137:52Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:134.15:454.611:220.06:127:53Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:074.16:364.812:020.012:11-0.16:117:54Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:574.17:215.012:58-0.11:00-0.16:107:54Full Moon6Sun
7Mon7:414.18:045.01:50-0.11:46-0.16:097:55Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:233.98:444.92:36-0.12:290.06:087:56Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:043.89:264.73:180.03:090.16:077:57Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu9:473.610:114.54:000.23:500.36:067:58Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:373.411:014.24:440.44:330.56:067:58Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:293.211:524.05:290.65:190.76:057:59Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:193.26:160.86:090.96:048:00Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:403.81:083.17:070.97:071.16:038:01Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:283.62:013.28:071.08:171.16:028:01Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:213.52:593.39:050.99:241.06:028:02Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:193.53:553.59:500.810:160.96:018:03Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:133.54:443.810:280.611:000.76:008:04Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:023.55:294.111:050.511:450.56:008:04Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:473.66:134.511:430.45:598:05Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:323.76:554.712:330.412:250.25:598:06New Moon21Mon
22Tue7:143.77:375.01:210.21:110.15:588:07New Moon22Tue
23Wed7:563.88:195.12:070.11:560.05:578:07New Moon23Wed
24Thu8:383.89:035.12:510.02:41-0.15:578:08New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:243.79:535.03:370.03:280.05:568:09Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:193.710:504.84:250.14:200.15:568:09Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:213.711:494.65:170.25:170.25:558:10Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:223.76:120.26:200.45:558:11First Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:464.41:213.97:110.37:310.55:558:11First Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:444.22:254.08:160.38:500.55:548:12First Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:474.03:314.29:180.29:590.45:548:13Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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