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 (tomorrow) : 5:19 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 51m at 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 - May 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:573.97:184.612:590.21:000.16:157:51Full Moon1Thu
2Fri7:363.97:554.61:450.11:410.26:147:52Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:133.88:314.62:250.12:190.26:137:52Full Moon3Sat
4Sun8:493.79:074.53:030.22:550.36:127:53Full Moon4Sun
5Mon9:263.69:474.33:390.33:320.46:117:54Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue10:093.410:314.24:170.44:100.56:107:55Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:583.311:194.04:570.64:520.76:097:56Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu11:473.35:400.75:380.86:087:56Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:073.912:353.36:250.86:291.06:077:57Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat12:533.71:233.37:160.97:281.06:067:58Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:423.62:173.48:130.98:371.06:057:59Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:373.63:153.69:090.79:380.86:058:00Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:363.64:114.09:560.510:300.66:048:00Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed4:313.75:024.310:390.311:180.36:038:01Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:223.85:524.711:230.16:028:02Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:134.06:415.012:100.112:11-0.16:028:03New Moon16Fri
17Sat7:024.17:295.31:04-0.11:02-0.36:018:03New Moon17Sat
18Sun7:504.28:165.41:56-0.21:54-0.46:008:04New Moon18Sun
19Mon8:374.29:045.32:46-0.32:44-0.46:008:05New Moon19Mon
20Tue9:284.19:575.23:35-0.33:36-0.45:598:06Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:264.110:564.94:27-0.24:31-0.25:588:06Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:294.011:564.65:21-0.15:300.15:588:07Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:304.06:170.06:330.35:578:08First Quarter23Fri
24Sat12:534.41:304.07:180.27:450.55:578:08First Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:514.12:334.08:240.39:030.65:568:09First Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:543.93:394.19:270.310:070.55:568:10Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue3:583.74:374.210:180.211:000.55:558:11Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed4:553.65:284.411:020.211:500.45:558:11Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu5:463.66:144.411:440.35:558:12Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri6:313.66:554.512:390.412:270.35:548:12Full Moon30Fri
31Sat7:123.67:324.61:250.41:100.35:548:13Full Moon31Sat
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 2:12 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 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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