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 2h 08m 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 - Dec 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:214.511:574.14:580.35:410.16:554:55Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:184.26:060.56:440.26:564:55Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed12:584.11:193.97:230.67:510.26:574:55Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:054.22:243.88:370.58:490.26:574:55Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri3:084.33:263.79:350.49:380.26:584:55Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat4:034.44:213.610:270.410:220.26:594:55Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun4:534.55:113.611:170.311:070.27:004:55Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon5:374.65:553.612:060.37:014:55New Moon8Mon
9Tue6:174.66:343.612:500.37:014:55New Moon9Tue
10Wed6:544.67:113.612:350.21:280.37:024:55New Moon10Wed
11Thu7:294.57:473.51:150.32:040.37:034:55New Moon11Thu
12Fri8:054.48:263.51:520.32:390.37:044:56Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat8:444.29:093.42:300.43:150.47:044:56Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun9:284.09:583.33:100.53:530.57:054:56Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon10:153.910:473.43:530.74:330.57:064:57Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue11:013.711:343.44:400.85:160.67:064:57First Quarter16Tue
17Wed11:463.65:310.96:010.67:074:57First Quarter17Wed
18Thu12:213.512:333.46:311.06:540.67:074:58First Quarter18Thu
19Fri1:133.71:263.37:380.97:500.57:084:58First Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:103.92:263.38:400.78:420.37:084:59Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun3:074.23:243.49:320.49:300.07:094:59Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon4:014.54:193.510:220.210:18-0.27:095:00Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue4:534.85:133.711:150.011:10-0.47:105:00Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed5:455.16:053.912:10-0.27:105:01Full Moon24Wed
25Thu6:345.26:554.112:06-0.51:03-0.47:115:01Full Moon25Thu
26Fri7:235.27:454.21:02-0.61:52-0.57:115:02Full Moon26Fri
27Sat8:125.18:384.21:55-0.62:41-0.67:115:03Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun9:054.99:384.22:48-0.53:31-0.57:125:03Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon10:034.610:404.13:45-0.34:23-0.47:125:04Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue11:004.211:384.14:440.05:17-0.27:125:05Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed11:553.95:480.26:14-0.17:125:05Third Quarter31Wed
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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