Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 4:49 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 05m at 10:50 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Sep 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:053.41:403.97:111.18:171.46:397:31First Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:563.32:363.98:131.29:241.36:407:30First Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:573.33:374.09:181.110:141.26:417:29Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed3:583.44:324.110:100.910:561.06:427:27Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu4:523.65:214.310:560.811:360.86:427:26Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri5:413.96:074.511:420.66:437:24Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:264.26:504.612:190.612:310.46:447:23Full Moon7Sat
8Sun7:094.57:304.71:020.41:200.36:447:22Full Moon8Sun
9Mon7:504.88:104.71:430.22:070.16:457:20Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:325.08:524.72:240.12:520.16:467:19Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:165.19:374.53:050.03:380.16:477:17Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:065.110:284.33:480.04:270.26:477:16Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:035.011:254.24:360.15:210.46:487:15Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:014.95:280.26:190.66:497:13Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:234.01:004.86:260.47:250.86:497:12Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:233.92:024.67:340.68:420.86:507:10Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:293.93:114.68:510.69:500.76:517:09Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed3:414.04:184.610:000.510:440.66:527:07Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu4:464.25:174.610:580.411:340.56:527:06Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:434.46:104.611:520.46:537:05Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:334.66:564.612:220.412:450.36:547:03New Moon21Sat
22Sun7:164.77:364.61:080.31:340.36:547:02New Moon22Sun
23Mon7:554.88:144.51:500.32:180.36:557:00New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:324.88:504.32:270.42:570.46:566:59New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:094.79:274.13:020.53:340.56:576:57Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu9:484.610:083.93:370.64:130.76:576:56Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:334.410:553.74:140.74:540.96:586:55Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:224.311:433.64:540.95:381.16:596:53Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:104.15:381.16:271.37:006:52First Quarter29Sun
30Mon12:313.512:594.06:271.27:231.47:006:50First Quarter30Mon
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 1:49 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 81% 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 (81% 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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