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 39m at 4:03 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 10:19 pm (4.1 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 - Apr 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:063.311:354.05:050.55:020.56:527:27Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:553.25:510.75:490.66:517:27Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:243.912:453.26:420.86:440.66:507:28Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:163.91:403.37:420.87:520.66:487:29Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:143.92:443.58:490.79:050.56:477:30Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:193.93:503.89:470.410:080.26:457:31Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri4:214.14:514.210:380.111:040.06:447:31Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:194.25:474.611:27-0.26:437:32Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:134.46:405.012:01-0.312:18-0.46:417:33New Moon9Sun
10Mon7:054.57:315.312:59-0.51:11-0.66:407:34New Moon10Mon
11Tue7:534.58:195.41:55-0.62:02-0.76:397:34New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:414.49:085.32:46-0.62:51-0.66:387:35New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:304.310:005.13:36-0.53:40-0.56:367:36Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:254.010:584.84:28-0.34:31-0.26:357:37Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:253.811:564.55:220.05:260.16:347:38Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:233.66:180.36:240.46:327:38First Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:514.21:203.57:200.57:310.66:317:39First Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:483.92:223.48:310.78:500.86:307:40First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:513.73:293.59:340.79:550.76:297:41First Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:543.64:273.610:220.610:450.76:277:42Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri4:483.65:153.811:010.611:290.66:267:42Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:343.65:574.011:380.56:257:43Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:163.66:354.212:130.512:150.56:247:44Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:533.77:114.312:560.412:530.46:237:45Full Moon24Mon
25Tue7:293.77:464.41:360.41:300.46:227:46Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:023.78:204.52:130.32:070.36:217:46Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:363.68:554.52:490.32:420.36:197:47Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:133.69:334.43:250.33:170.46:187:48Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat9:543.510:184.34:020.43:560.46:177:49Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:423.411:084.24:430.54:390.56:167:50Waning Gibbous30Sun
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 7:11 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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