Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 33m at 3:34 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:473.51:254.16:530.77:581.16:178:07Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:353.22:193.97:490.89:121.26:178:06Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:303.13:203.98:520.910:091.26:188:06Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:323.04:184.09:490.910:541.16:198:05Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed4:323.15:104.110:350.811:371.06:208:04Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:243.25:564.211:190.76:208:03Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:103.46:374.312:190.912:040.66:218:02Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:533.67:154.41:010.712:520.56:228:01New Moon8Sat
9Sun7:313.97:504.51:380.61:370.46:238:00New Moon9Sun
10Mon8:084.18:254.52:120.42:190.46:237:59New Moon10Mon
11Tue8:444.39:014.42:450.32:590.36:247:57Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed9:244.49:404.23:190.23:400.36:257:56Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu10:094.510:254.03:550.24:250.46:267:55Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:004.511:163.94:340.25:140.66:267:54Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:544.65:190.36:080.76:277:53First Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:083.712:484.66:090.37:090.96:287:52First Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:023.61:474.67:080.48:220.96:297:51First Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:033.52:544.68:190.49:350.86:297:49First Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:143.64:034.79:320.310:350.66:307:48Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu4:253.75:064.810:350.211:290.46:317:47Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri5:294.06:044.911:330.16:317:46Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat6:264.36:554.912:220.212:330.06:327:45Full Moon22Sat
23Sun7:174.67:424.91:140.11:31-0.16:337:43Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:034.88:244.82:010.02:220.06:347:42Full Moon24Mon
25Tue8:464.89:054.52:430.03:080.16:347:41Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed9:304.89:484.33:220.13:520.26:357:39Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu10:174.610:354.04:020.24:370.56:367:38Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:074.411:243.74:420.45:240.86:377:37Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat11:564.35:240.76:121.16:377:35Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:113.512:444.16:090.97:071.36:387:34Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon12:583.31:354.07:001.18:181.46:397:33Third Quarter31Mon
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 6:26 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 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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