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 1h 34m 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 - May 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:353.411:594.15:280.55:280.66:157:50Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue12:273.56:170.66:240.66:147:51Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed12:514.11:213.67:110.67:300.76:137:52Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:464.02:223.88:130.58:440.66:127:53Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:483.93:274.29:150.39:510.36:117:54Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat3:524.04:284.510:090.010:480.16:107:54Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun4:524.15:254.910:59-0.211:44-0.16:097:55Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon5:484.26:205.211:50-0.46:087:56Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue6:434.37:125.412:43-0.312:44-0.56:077:57New Moon9Tue
10Wed7:344.38:015.41:39-0.41:39-0.56:077:58New Moon10Wed
11Thu8:224.38:495.32:32-0.42:31-0.46:067:58New Moon11Thu
12Fri9:114.19:395.13:21-0.33:20-0.36:057:59Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat10:054.010:334.74:10-0.24:11-0.16:048:00Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun11:043.811:304.45:010.15:040.26:038:01Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon12:023.75:530.36:000.56:038:01First Quarter15Mon
16Tue12:234.112:553.66:460.57:000.86:028:02First Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:133.81:493.67:430.78:100.96:018:03First Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:063.62:473.68:450.79:210.96:018:04First Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:033.43:443.79:360.710:140.96:008:04Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat4:003.44:343.910:170.610:580.85:598:05Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun4:493.45:194.010:540.611:390.75:598:06Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon5:353.46:014.211:310.55:588:07Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue6:183.46:414.412:230.612:100.55:588:07Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed6:583.57:194.51:070.512:520.45:578:08Full Moon24Wed
25Thu7:363.67:554.61:490.41:340.45:578:09Full Moon25Thu
26Fri8:123.68:324.62:270.32:150.35:568:09Full Moon26Fri
27Sat8:503.69:114.63:040.32:540.35:568:10Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun9:323.69:554.53:420.33:360.35:558:11Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon10:213.610:444.44:230.34:210.45:558:11Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue11:163.711:374.35:070.35:130.55:548:12Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed12:113.85:540.36:090.55:548:13Third Quarter31Wed
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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