Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 27m at 4:08 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 10:02 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - May 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:423.44:153.610:070.810:370.86:157:51Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:343.45:023.910:440.611:190.76:147:51Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:203.55:454.111:200.56:137:52Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:043.56:274.412:030.511:59 AM0.46:127:53Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:453.67:064.612:480.412:400.36:117:54Full Moon5Thu
6Fri7:243.77:454.71:320.31:230.26:107:55Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:023.78:234.82:140.22:040.16:097:55Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:413.79:044.82:540.22:460.16:087:56Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:243.79:504.73:350.13:290.16:077:57Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:153.710:434.64:190.24:170.26:067:58Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:133.711:394.45:070.25:110.36:067:59Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:113.85:590.36:100.46:057:59Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:344.31:083.96:540.37:170.56:048:00Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:304.12:094.17:560.38:330.56:038:01Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:324.03:154.39:000.29:430.46:028:02Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:373.94:184.59:560.010:420.26:028:02Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:393.95:154.810:47-0.111:370.16:018:03Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:363.96:095.011:37-0.26:008:04Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:303.96:595.112:340.012:28-0.26:008:05New Moon19Thu
20Fri7:193.97:445.11:280.01:21-0.15:598:05New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:043.98:275.02:170.02:09-0.15:598:06New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:473.89:094.83:020.02:540.15:588:07New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:313.79:544.53:440.13:380.25:578:08Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:203.610:434.24:270.34:220.45:578:08Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:143.511:334.05:100.55:090.75:568:09Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:043.45:530.65:590.95:568:10First Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:203.812:513.56:370.76:531.05:568:10First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:043.61:393.57:260.87:561.15:558:11First Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:523.42:313.68:200.89:041.15:558:12First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:453.33:263.79:120.89:590.95:548:12First Quarter30Mon
31Tue3:413.34:184.09:560.610:440.85:548:13Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 7:05 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 88% 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 (88% 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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