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 (tomorrow) : 4:43 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 16m at 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 - Jul 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:024.01:434.47:160.18:070.65:578:23Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:583.82:454.58:180.19:200.55:578:23Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:023.73:504.69:220.010:220.45:588:23Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue4:083.64:514.810:19-0.111:180.35:588:22Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:103.75:484.911:12-0.15:588:22Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:093.86:425.012:140.212:08-0.15:598:22New Moon6Thu
7Fri7:023.97:305.01:110.11:05-0.16:008:22New Moon7Fri
8Sat7:504.08:144.92:020.01:58-0.16:008:22New Moon8Sat
9Sun8:354.08:564.72:460.02:450.06:018:21New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:194.09:384.53:270.13:300.26:018:21Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:063.910:244.24:060.14:140.46:028:21Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:563.811:113.94:460.34:590.66:028:20Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:443.811:573.75:250.45:460.86:038:20Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:303.86:060.66:361.06:048:20First Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:403.51:153.86:490.77:321.16:048:19First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:243.32:043.87:380.88:401.26:058:19First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:143.22:593.88:350.89:401.16:068:18First Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:113.13:564.09:290.710:291.06:068:18Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:093.14:484.110:160.611:130.86:078:17Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:023.35:374.311:010.511:580.76:088:17Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri5:533.46:234.511:470.46:088:16Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat6:403.77:074.712:460.512:380.26:098:15Full Moon22Sat
23Sun7:253.97:494.81:320.31:290.16:108:15Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:094.18:314.92:140.12:180.06:108:14Full Moon24Mon
25Tue8:534.39:144.82:55-0.13:05-0.16:118:13Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed9:414.510:024.63:36-0.23:540.06:128:13Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu10:354.510:554.44:20-0.24:460.16:128:12Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:324.611:504.25:08-0.15:420.36:138:11Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:284.65:580.06:420.56:148:10Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:444.01:254.66:540.17:510.66:158:10Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:413.82:274.67:570.29:060.76:158:09Third Quarter31Mon
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 1:31 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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