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 2h 14m 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 - Jun 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:333.35:064.210:360.511:280.65:548:14Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:223.45:524.411:170.45:538:14Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:093.56:374.712:140.512:010.35:538:15Full Moon3Fri
4Sat6:553.67:204.91:030.412:490.15:538:15Full Moon4Sat
5Sun7:383.78:035.01:500.21:390.05:538:16Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:223.88:465.02:340.12:27-0.15:538:16Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:083.99:334.93:170.03:15-0.15:528:17Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:004.010:264.74:02-0.14:060.05:528:17Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:594.011:224.54:50-0.15:010.15:528:18Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:584.15:400.06:010.35:528:18Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:174.312:554.36:330.07:050.45:528:19Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:124.11:534.47:300.18:190.55:528:19Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:103.82:564.48:340.19:310.55:528:20Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:143.74:004.69:340.110:310.45:528:20Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:183.64:584.710:270.011:250.35:528:20Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:173.65:534.811:170.05:528:21Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:123.66:434.812:200.312:080.05:538:21New Moon17Fri
18Sat7:023.77:284.81:140.21:000.15:538:21New Moon18Sat
19Sun7:463.78:084.72:020.21:490.15:538:21New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:273.78:474.62:440.22:340.25:538:22New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:073.79:274.43:220.23:150.35:538:22Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed9:503.610:094.23:590.33:560.55:548:22Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:383.610:554.04:360.44:390.65:548:22Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:273.611:413.85:140.55:250.85:548:22Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:143.65:530.66:130.95:548:23First Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:243.612:583.76:340.77:061.15:558:23First Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:073.41:453.77:200.78:091.15:558:23First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:543.32:373.88:130.79:141.05:558:23First Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:483.23:334.09:070.610:070.95:568:23Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu3:463.24:274.29:570.510:540.75:568:23Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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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