Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 17m at 4:49 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 11:05 pm (3.9 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 - Mar 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:004.44:253.710:230.010:31-0.36:346:02Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:594.55:234.011:17-0.211:30-0.46:326:03Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:514.66:144.312:10-0.36:316:04Full Moon3Mon
4Tue6:384.67:004.412:27-0.512:58-0.46:306:05Full Moon4Tue
5Wed7:214.57:424.41:18-0.51:41-0.46:286:05Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:024.38:254.42:03-0.42:20-0.46:276:06Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri8:454.09:104.22:46-0.22:59-0.26:266:07Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat9:303.79:594.13:300.03:390.06:256:08Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:183.511:473.95:140.35:200.27:237:09Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:053.36:010.56:040.57:227:10Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:343.712:503.16:510.86:520.77:217:10Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:223.61:392.97:540.97:520.87:197:11Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:163.52:382.99:061.09:010.87:187:12Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:183.53:422.910:020.99:580.77:167:13Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat4:173.64:393.110:450.710:460.57:157:14Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:083.75:293.411:250.611:310.47:147:14Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:553.96:143.712:060.47:127:15Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:374.06:564.012:180.212:480.27:117:16New Moon18Tue
19Wed7:174.27:364.31:060.01:290.07:107:17New Moon19Wed
20Thu7:564.28:154.51:52-0.12:08-0.27:087:18New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:344.28:564.62:35-0.22:47-0.37:077:18New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:164.19:414.73:18-0.33:27-0.37:057:19Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:024.010:334.64:04-0.24:10-0.37:047:20Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:563.811:294.64:53-0.14:59-0.27:037:21Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:523.75:470.15:520.07:017:22First Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:264.412:493.66:460.36:530.27:007:22First Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:244.31:513.57:550.48:060.36:587:23First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:294.23:013.59:100.49:230.26:577:24First Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:404.14:123.710:120.210:280.16:567:25Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun4:444.25:144.011:050.111:250.06:547:26Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon5:424.26:094.211:550.06:537:26Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 7:57 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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