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 5h 28m 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 - Oct 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:064.37:244.31:000.81:190.77:006:50Full Moon1Mon
2Tue7:404.57:574.31:340.71:580.67:016:49Full Moon2Tue
3Wed8:134.68:304.22:070.62:350.57:026:47Full Moon3Wed
4Thu8:474.79:044.12:390.63:110.67:036:46Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri9:234.79:423.93:110.63:490.67:046:44Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat10:064.710:273.83:460.64:310.77:046:43Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:564.611:193.64:260.75:190.97:056:42Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:514.65:120.86:121.07:066:40Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:133.612:464.56:060.97:131.17:076:39Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:103.61:464.57:120.98:251.07:076:38Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:143.72:534.58:300.99:320.87:086:36Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:263.94:004.69:430.610:260.67:096:35Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat4:314.35:014.710:440.411:150.37:106:34Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun5:294.75:564.811:410.27:116:33Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:235.16:484.812:050.112:390.07:116:31New Moon15Mon
16Tue7:135.47:364.812:550.01:35-0.17:126:30New Moon16Tue
17Wed7:595.58:204.71:44-0.12:26-0.17:136:29New Moon17Wed
18Thu8:445.59:054.42:30-0.13:140.07:146:28Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri9:305.39:534.23:140.04:010.27:156:26Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:215.010:473.93:580.34:510.57:166:25Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun11:164.711:433.74:460.65:420.87:176:24Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:104.45:360.96:371.07:176:23First Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:373.51:034.26:321.17:421.27:186:22First Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:313.41:584.07:381.38:551.27:196:20First Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:323.43:003.98:561.39:491.27:206:19First Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:373.54:003.89:571.210:291.07:216:18Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat4:303.74:493.910:421.111:040.97:226:17Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun4:154.04:333.910:240.910:370.86:235:16Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon4:554.25:134.011:060.811:130.76:245:15Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue5:334.55:514.011:500.611:500.66:255:14Full Moon30Tue
31Wed6:104.76:274.012:320.56:255:13Full Moon31Wed
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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