Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 57m at 5:19 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 11:39 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Oct 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:035.010:254.13:440.34:260.47:016:49Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:574.911:214.04:290.35:180.67:026:48Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:554.85:210.56:140.77:026:47Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:193.912:524.76:190.67:170.87:036:45Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:193.91:544.67:270.78:300.87:046:44Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:254.03:024.58:460.79:380.77:056:43Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:364.14:094.69:560.510:330.57:056:41Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:404.45:084.610:540.411:220.37:066:40Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:374.76:034.711:500.27:076:38Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:295.06:524.712:110.212:450.27:086:37New Moon10Fri
11Sat7:155.17:364.61:000.11:370.17:096:36New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:575.28:174.51:460.12:240.17:096:35New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:385.18:574.32:280.23:060.27:106:33New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:184.99:394.13:070.33:470.47:116:32Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:024.710:253.93:460.54:300.67:126:31Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:514.511:163.74:270.75:140.97:136:29Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:414.35:111.06:011.17:136:28First Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:073.512:304.16:001.26:531.27:146:27First Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:563.51:194.06:541.37:541.37:156:26First Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:483.42:133.98:011.48:591.37:166:25First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:473.53:133.89:111.39:491.17:176:23First Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:463.74:083.910:051.110:280.97:186:22Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:374.04:574.010:500.911:060.77:196:21Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:234.35:434.111:340.711:450.67:196:20Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:064.66:264.212:200.57:206:19Full Moon25Sat
26Sun6:494.97:084.312:260.41:070.37:216:18Full Moon26Sun
27Mon7:305.27:494.41:100.21:540.27:226:17Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:115.38:314.31:540.12:380.17:236:16Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:555.39:164.32:380.03:230.17:246:15Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu9:435.210:084.13:230.14:120.27:256:14Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri10:395.111:084.04:120.25:040.37:266:13Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 8:29 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (72% illuminated). This places Cape Lookout Bight, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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