Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 50m at 2:43 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 8:59 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Oct 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:423.43:224.38:581.09:591.07:006:50Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed3:503.74:254.510:020.710:470.77:016:49Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu4:504.15:214.710:580.411:330.47:026:47Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:464.66:134.911:540.27:036:46Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:385.17:035.012:220.212:520.07:036:45New Moon5Sat
6Sun7:275.47:504.91:11-0.11:48-0.27:046:43New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:145.68:354.81:59-0.22:39-0.27:056:42New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:015.79:234.62:45-0.23:30-0.17:066:41Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:535.510:164.33:32-0.14:220.17:066:39Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:505.211:164.04:210.15:170.47:076:38Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:505.05:140.46:160.77:086:37First Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:153.812:484.76:130.77:221.07:096:35First Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:153.61:494.47:201.08:411.17:106:34First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:213.52:574.28:421.19:481.07:106:33First Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:343.64:044.19:521.110:361.07:116:32Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:363.74:584.110:441.011:160.97:126:30Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:243.95:444.111:300.911:520.87:136:29Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:054.26:234.112:140.87:146:28Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:414.46:584.112:270.812:560.77:156:27Full Moon19Sat
20Sun7:154.57:314.11:020.71:360.67:156:25Full Moon20Sun
21Mon7:474.78:034.01:350.72:120.67:166:24Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:194.78:353.92:080.72:470.67:176:23Full Moon22Tue
23Wed8:524.79:093.82:400.73:220.77:186:22Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:294.69:483.63:130.74:000.87:196:21Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:124.510:333.53:480.84:410.97:206:20Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:024.411:263.44:270.95:271.07:216:19Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:564.311:213.44:141.05:191.16:225:17Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon11:494.35:101.16:181.16:225:16Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:163.412:474.26:171.17:251.06:235:15Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:193.61:514.27:361.08:260.86:245:14Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:274.02:554.38:460.79:160.56:255:13Waning Crescent31Thu
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 5:51 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 97% 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 Full Moon (97% 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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