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 3h 46m 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 - Nov 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:384.95:070.36:000.47:276:12Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:094.011:37 AM4.75:090.56:010.66:285:11Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:104.012:374.56:180.77:100.66:295:10Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:144.11:424.37:380.78:180.56:295:09Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:244.32:494.28:490.69:130.36:305:08Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu3:274.53:494.29:470.410:010.26:315:07Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri4:224.74:434.210:400.310:470.26:325:06Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:124.95:324.211:320.311:330.26:335:06New Moon8Sat
9Sun5:565.06:164.212:230.26:345:05New Moon9Sun
10Mon6:375.06:554.112:180.21:070.26:355:04New Moon10Mon
11Tue7:144.97:334.01:000.31:470.36:365:03New Moon11Tue
12Wed7:514.88:113.81:390.42:250.46:375:03Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu8:314.68:533.62:170.53:030.56:385:02Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri9:144.49:413.52:560.73:440.76:395:01Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:034.210:333.43:380.84:260.86:405:01Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:524.011:223.44:241.05:110.96:415:00First Quarter16Sun
17Mon11:393.95:151.16:001.06:425:00First Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:113.412:273.76:131.26:561.06:434:59First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:023.51:203.67:211.27:530.96:444:59First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:593.72:173.68:251.18:410.76:454:58Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri2:544.03:123.79:160.89:230.56:464:58Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat3:454.34:023.810:030.610:040.36:474:57Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:334.64:513.910:500.410:480.16:484:57Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:205.05:394.011:410.211:37-0.16:484:56Full Moon24Mon
25Tue6:065.26:264.112:320.06:494:56Full Moon25Tue
26Wed6:525.47:124.212:27-0.21:21-0.16:504:56Full Moon26Wed
27Thu7:385.47:594.21:17-0.32:08-0.26:514:56Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:275.28:534.12:07-0.32:57-0.26:524:55Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat9:225.09:544.13:00-0.23:49-0.16:534:55Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:224.810:574.13:570.04:440.06:544:55Waning Gibbous30Sun
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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