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 2h 54m 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 - Nov 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:284.43:534.49:440.410:030.26:265:12Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat4:244.94:484.510:390.110:500.06:275:11Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:165.35:394.511:36-0.111:41-0.26:285:10New Moon3Sun
4Mon6:075.66:284.512:33-0.26:295:10New Moon4Mon
5Tue6:545.77:154.512:32-0.31:25-0.26:305:09New Moon5Tue
6Wed7:415.78:024.31:21-0.32:14-0.16:315:08Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu8:315.48:544.02:09-0.13:050.16:325:07Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri9:265.19:543.82:590.13:580.36:335:06Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:254.810:553.63:520.44:530.66:345:05Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:224.411:533.54:490.75:520.86:355:05First Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:184.15:531.07:000.96:365:04First Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:533.51:163.97:091.18:071.06:375:03First Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:583.52:193.78:251.18:570.96:375:02First Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:593.73:153.79:191.09:350.86:385:02Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri3:483.94:033.710:030.910:080.76:395:01Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat4:294.14:453.710:450.810:420.76:405:01Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:074.35:243.711:270.711:170.66:415:00Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon5:444.56:013.712:090.66:424:59Full Moon18Mon
19Tue6:194.66:363.712:490.56:434:59Full Moon19Tue
20Wed6:544.77:103.612:330.51:260.56:444:58Full Moon20Wed
21Thu7:294.77:463.51:100.52:030.56:454:58Full Moon21Thu
22Fri8:064.78:243.41:470.52:410.56:464:58Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat8:484.69:113.42:250.53:220.66:474:57Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun9:394.410:073.33:080.64:080.76:484:57Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon10:334.311:043.43:580.74:560.76:494:56Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue11:274.24:550.85:500.76:504:56Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:003.612:214.16:010.86:490.66:514:56Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:593.81:214.07:170.87:510.46:524:56Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:044.12:253.98:300.58:460.26:534:55Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat3:064.53:273.99:300.39:35-0.16:534:55Waning Crescent30Sat
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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