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 53m 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 - Mar 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:324.44:574.010:50-0.111:05-0.46:346:02Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue5:284.55:524.311:43-0.36:326:03New Moon2Tue
3Wed6:174.66:404.612:04-0.512:33-0.56:316:04New Moon3Wed
4Thu7:034.57:254.712:59-0.61:19-0.66:306:04New Moon4Thu
5Fri7:454.38:104.71:48-0.52:01-0.66:296:05New Moon5Fri
6Sat8:294.18:564.52:33-0.42:42-0.46:276:06Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun9:153.89:464.33:19-0.23:24-0.26:266:07Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon10:053.510:374.14:050.14:070.16:256:08Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue10:543.311:263.94:540.44:530.36:236:09First Quarter9Tue
10Wed11:413.05:460.75:420.66:226:10First Quarter10Wed
11Thu12:163.712:312.96:490.96:430.86:216:10First Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:113.51:302.88:051.07:560.86:196:11First Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:143.42:372.99:020.98:570.76:186:12Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun4:153.54:363.110:440.810:450.67:167:13Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon5:063.65:253.311:230.611:290.47:157:14Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:513.76:093.612:010.57:147:14Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:323.86:493.912:150.312:390.37:127:15Full Moon17Wed
18Thu7:093.97:274.21:010.21:180.27:117:16Full Moon18Thu
19Fri7:454.08:034.41:440.01:540.07:107:17Full Moon19Fri
20Sat8:213.98:414.52:25-0.12:30-0.17:087:18Full Moon20Sat
21Sun8:583.99:224.63:05-0.13:07-0.17:077:18Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon9:393.710:094.63:470.03:47-0.17:057:19Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:283.611:024.54:320.14:31-0.17:047:20Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:233.511:594.45:220.25:220.07:037:21Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:203.46:180.46:200.27:017:22Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:564.31:193.47:210.57:280.37:007:22Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:574.22:263.58:350.58:480.36:587:23Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:064.13:393.79:420.39:590.26:577:24Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon4:144.14:454.010:360.110:590.06:567:25Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue5:144.25:434.311:260.011:56-0.16:547:25Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed6:094.26:354.612:16-0.26:537:26Waning Crescent31Wed
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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