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 55m 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 - Oct 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:213.41:514.07:261.38:301.47:016:49First Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:173.42:494.08:361.39:291.27:026:48First Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:193.63:494.19:381.110:151.07:036:46Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri4:163.94:424.210:280.910:560.87:036:45Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:074.25:314.411:160.611:370.57:046:44Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:544.66:174.512:050.47:056:42Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:415.07:034.712:210.312:560.27:066:41Full Moon7Mon
8Tue7:255.37:464.71:080.11:460.07:066:40Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:105.58:304.71:54-0.12:340.07:076:38Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:565.59:174.62:40-0.13:220.07:086:37Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri9:465.410:104.43:26-0.14:130.17:096:36Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:435.211:104.24:170.05:070.37:106:34Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:445.05:120.36:050.57:106:33Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:124.112:444.86:130.57:090.77:116:32Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:134.01:454.67:230.78:230.77:126:30Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:194.02:524.48:440.89:320.77:136:29Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:304.13:594.39:550.710:250.67:146:28Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:344.34:584.310:500.611:110.57:156:27Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:274.55:494.311:410.511:540.57:156:26Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:144.66:344.312:300.57:166:24New Moon20Sun
21Mon6:554.87:134.212:370.51:170.57:176:23New Moon21Mon
22Tue7:324.87:494.21:180.51:580.57:186:22New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:064.88:234.11:550.52:350.57:196:21New Moon23Wed
24Thu8:404.88:583.92:300.63:110.67:206:20Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri9:164.69:363.83:050.63:470.77:216:19Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat9:574.510:203.63:410.84:250.87:216:18Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:434.311:103.54:200.95:070.97:226:17Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:334.25:031.05:521.17:236:15Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:003.512:224.15:511.26:411.27:246:14First Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:493.51:104.06:461.37:361.27:256:13First Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:413.62:033.97:511.28:371.17:266:12First Quarter31Thu
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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