Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 2:43 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 17m at 8:40 am (3.3 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 - May 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:123.26:070.86:040.86:157:50First Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:374.01:053.46:580.87:070.86:147:51First Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:293.92:023.67:560.78:200.76:137:52First Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:273.83:053.98:550.59:310.56:127:53First Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:293.84:064.39:480.310:290.36:117:54Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon4:293.85:034.810:370.011:240.06:107:54Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue5:253.95:585.111:25-0.26:097:55Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed6:204.06:515.412:21-0.112:17-0.46:087:56Full Moon8Wed
9Thu7:124.17:415.51:19-0.21:12-0.56:087:57Full Moon9Thu
10Fri8:014.18:305.42:13-0.32:06-0.56:077:58Full Moon10Fri
11Sat8:504.09:205.23:04-0.32:58-0.46:067:58Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun9:433.910:154.93:54-0.13:50-0.26:057:59Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:443.811:154.64:470.04:460.16:048:00Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:463.75:400.35:440.46:038:01Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:124.312:443.66:350.46:470.76:038:01Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:054.01:403.67:340.67:590.96:028:02Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:593.72:403.78:360.79:140.96:018:03Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:583.53:403.89:300.710:110.86:018:04Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:553.34:313.910:120.610:570.86:008:04Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon4:463.35:154.110:480.611:390.75:598:05Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:313.35:574.211:240.65:598:06Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed6:133.36:364.312:230.612:020.55:588:07Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu6:533.37:134.51:070.612:430.55:588:07New Moon23Thu
24Fri7:303.47:504.51:480.51:250.55:578:08New Moon24Fri
25Sat8:063.48:254.52:250.52:050.45:578:09New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:423.49:034.53:010.52:440.45:568:09New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:213.39:444.43:380.53:230.55:568:10Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:073.310:314.34:160.54:060.55:558:11Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:003.411:214.14:570.54:540.65:558:11Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:543.65:410.55:480.75:548:12Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri12:114.012:453.86:270.56:480.75:548:13First Quarter31Fri
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 11:41 am — 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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