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 4h 37m at 3:22 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 9:37 pm (4.2 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 - May 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:203.97:424.81:290.11:220.06:157:51New Moon1Sat
2Sun8:003.88:214.82:140.12:050.16:147:52New Moon2Sun
3Mon8:383.78:594.62:540.22:440.26:137:52New Moon3Mon
4Tue9:173.69:394.43:330.33:230.36:127:53Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed10:003.410:254.24:120.44:030.56:117:54Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:493.311:144.04:530.64:450.76:107:55Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:403.35:350.75:320.86:097:56Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:023.812:293.36:200.96:231.06:087:56First Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:473.71:173.37:080.97:221.16:077:57First Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:353.52:093.48:030.98:321.16:067:58First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:273.43:053.68:580.89:340.96:057:59First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:243.44:003.99:450.710:240.76:058:00Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu4:193.44:504.210:260.511:100.56:048:00Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:093.55:384.511:070.311:590.36:038:01Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:583.66:264.811:520.16:028:02Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:453.87:125.112:500.212:410.06:028:03Full Moon16Sun
17Mon7:313.97:585.21:410.01:32-0.26:018:03Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:174.08:445.22:29-0.12:22-0.36:008:04Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:054.09:345.13:16-0.13:12-0.36:008:05Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:004.010:304.94:05-0.14:05-0.15:598:06Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:014.011:294.64:56-0.15:030.05:588:06Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:034.05:500.06:050.35:588:07Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:264.41:024.16:460.17:130.45:578:08Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:224.12:034.27:470.28:300.55:578:08Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:223.93:084.28:520.29:420.55:568:09Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:273.74:104.49:480.210:390.45:568:10Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:283.65:054.510:370.211:310.45:558:10Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:233.55:554.611:220.25:558:11Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat6:133.56:414.612:220.412:070.25:558:12New Moon29Sat
30Sun6:593.57:224.71:120.312:540.35:548:12New Moon30Sun
31Mon7:393.57:594.61:570.31:390.35:548:13New Moon31Mon
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 6:29 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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