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 5h 20m at 5:38 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 11:51 pm (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 - Aug 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:233.86:005.011:240.06:168:08Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:204.16:535.212:210.212:21-0.26:178:07New Moon2Sun
3Mon7:144.47:435.31:160.01:20-0.36:188:06New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:054.68:315.32:08-0.22:17-0.46:198:05New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:554.79:205.12:56-0.43:10-0.46:198:04Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu9:494.810:134.83:43-0.44:04-0.36:208:03Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:474.811:104.54:32-0.35:000.06:218:02Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:464.75:23-0.15:580.36:228:01First Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:064.212:424.66:150.17:000.66:228:00First Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:593.91:384.47:110.38:120.86:237:59First Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:553.62:404.38:160.59:260.86:247:58First Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:593.53:454.29:230.610:240.86:257:57Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu4:053.44:444.210:170.611:130.86:257:56Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:033.45:354.311:040.66:267:55Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:533.56:204.412:000.811:49 AM0.66:277:53Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:373.76:594.412:450.712:340.66:277:52Full Moon16Sun
17Mon7:153.87:354.51:250.71:190.56:287:51Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:503.98:084.52:010.61:590.56:297:50Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:244.08:414.42:330.52:360.56:307:49Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:594.19:154.33:040.53:130.56:307:48Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:364.19:534.13:350.53:500.66:317:46Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:184.110:353.94:080.64:300.76:327:45Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:054.111:213.84:440.65:130.86:337:44Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:524.25:230.76:010.96:337:43Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:073.712:414.26:070.76:561.06:347:41Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:553.61:334.36:590.78:011.16:357:40Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:503.52:334.48:030.79:111.06:367:39Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:543.63:394.69:110.610:110.76:367:37Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat4:023.84:414.810:120.311:030.56:377:36Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:044.15:395.011:090.111:560.26:387:35Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon6:024.46:345.212:07-0.16:387:33New Moon31Mon
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 8:44 pm — 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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