Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 3:22 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 59m at 9:18 am (3.4 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 - Aug 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:573.46:264.412:080.711:49 AM0.56:168:08Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:423.47:074.512:570.712:360.56:178:07Full Moon2Thu
3Fri7:223.57:434.51:400.61:220.56:188:06Full Moon3Fri
4Sat7:583.68:174.52:160.62:040.56:188:05Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:333.78:514.42:490.52:420.56:198:04Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:093.89:274.33:200.53:190.56:208:03Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue9:483.810:064.13:510.53:570.66:218:02Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:323.810:483.94:240.64:380.76:218:01Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:183.911:333.74:590.65:220.96:228:00Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:034.05:360.76:091.06:237:59Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:163.612:494.16:170.77:041.16:247:58Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:013.41:394.27:060.88:091.16:247:57Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:533.32:384.38:050.79:181.06:257:56Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:543.33:424.59:090.610:160.86:267:55Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:003.44:434.710:080.411:090.66:267:54Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:023.75:415.011:030.16:277:52Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:014.06:365.212:030.412:01-0.16:287:51New Moon17Fri
18Sat6:574.37:275.312:580.11:02-0.26:297:50New Moon18Sat
19Sun7:484.68:155.31:50-0.12:00-0.36:297:49New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:384.89:035.12:38-0.22:54-0.36:307:48New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:294.99:534.93:24-0.33:47-0.26:317:46Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed10:244.910:484.54:11-0.24:410.06:327:45Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:234.811:444.24:59-0.15:380.36:327:44Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:194.75:490.26:370.66:337:43First Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:373.91:144.56:430.47:450.96:347:41First Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:313.62:124.37:440.79:031.06:357:40First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:333.43:184.28:540.810:071.06:357:39First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:413.34:224.29:560.810:571.06:367:38Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed4:433.45:174.210:450.811:430.96:377:36Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:363.56:034.311:310.86:377:35Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri6:203.66:444.412:270.912:160.76:387:34Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 12:20 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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