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 2h 34m 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 - Jul 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:013.58:204.42:190.42:040.45:578:23Full Moon1Tue
2Wed8:373.58:554.42:530.42:430.45:578:23Full Moon2Wed
3Thu9:153.69:334.33:270.43:200.55:588:22Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri9:573.610:144.14:010.44:000.65:588:22Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat10:443.610:594.04:380.44:430.65:598:22Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun11:323.711:463.95:160.55:290.75:598:22Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:193.85:560.56:200.86:008:22Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:313.71:074.06:410.57:180.96:008:22Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:193.61:594.17:330.48:250.86:018:21Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:133.52:594.38:330.39:310.66:028:21Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:163.54:014.69:320.110:280.46:028:21Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat4:193.65:004.910:26-0.111:230.26:038:20Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun5:193.85:575.111:20-0.26:038:20Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon6:184.06:525.312:200.012:18-0.46:048:19New Moon14Mon
15Tue7:134.37:435.41:18-0.21:19-0.56:058:19New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:064.48:325.32:11-0.32:16-0.56:058:19New Moon16Wed
17Thu8:574.59:225.13:01-0.43:10-0.46:068:18Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri9:514.510:164.83:49-0.44:03-0.26:078:18Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:504.411:124.54:38-0.34:590.06:078:17Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun11:484.45:28-0.15:560.36:088:16Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:064.212:424.36:190.16:560.66:098:16First Quarter21Mon
22Tue12:573.91:354.27:120.38:040.86:098:15First Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:493.62:334.18:120.59:170.96:108:15First Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:473.43:344.09:130.610:140.96:118:14Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri3:493.24:304.110:040.611:010.96:118:13Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat4:443.25:194.110:480.611:450.86:128:12Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:343.36:044.211:300.66:138:12Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon6:193.46:454.312:300.712:130.66:148:11Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue7:003.67:224.41:130.712:590.56:148:10Full Moon29Tue
30Wed7:383.77:574.51:510.61:420.56:158:09Full Moon30Wed
31Thu8:133.88:314.42:250.52:210.46:168:08Full Moon31Thu
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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