Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 4:03 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 44m at 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 - Aug 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:023.96:345.012:020.412:020.06:168:08Full Moon1Mon
2Tue6:554.27:235.112:550.11:00-0.26:178:07Full Moon2Tue
3Wed7:454.68:105.11:45-0.11:56-0.36:188:06Full Moon3Wed
4Thu8:344.88:575.02:32-0.32:49-0.46:198:05Full Moon4Thu
5Fri9:244.99:464.83:18-0.43:41-0.36:198:04Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat10:194.910:414.54:04-0.44:35-0.16:208:03Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun11:184.911:384.24:54-0.35:320.26:218:02Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:164.85:45-0.16:320.46:228:01Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:334.01:124.66:410.27:400.76:228:00Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:283.72:134.47:430.48:580.86:237:59Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:313.53:204.38:550.510:040.86:247:58Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri3:413.44:254.39:580.510:570.86:247:57Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat4:453.55:214.310:500.511:450.76:257:56Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun5:403.66:104.411:380.56:267:55Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:273.76:514.412:320.712:260.56:277:54New Moon15Mon
16Tue7:073.97:274.41:140.61:130.56:277:52New Moon16Tue
17Wed7:434.08:004.41:510.51:540.56:287:51New Moon17Wed
18Thu8:164.18:334.32:230.52:310.56:297:50New Moon18Thu
19Fri8:504.29:064.22:530.53:070.56:307:49Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat9:264.29:424.03:240.53:430.66:307:48Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun10:074.210:223.83:560.64:220.76:317:46Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon10:524.111:073.74:310.65:030.96:327:45Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue11:394.111:533.55:090.75:491.06:337:44First Quarter23Tue
24Wed12:274.25:510.86:401.26:337:43First Quarter24Wed
25Thu12:393.41:164.26:400.87:421.26:347:41First Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:303.42:144.27:400.88:521.16:357:40First Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:323.43:184.38:500.79:530.96:357:39Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun3:393.64:204.59:530.510:440.76:367:37Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon4:423.95:174.810:500.311:330.46:377:36Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue5:404.36:115.011:460.06:387:35Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed6:354.77:025.112:250.112:44-0.26:387:33Full Moon31Wed
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 1:02 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 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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