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 15m 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 - Sep 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:574.87:255.312:510.01:07-0.36:397:32New Moon1Tue
2Wed7:485.18:125.21:43-0.22:04-0.36:407:31New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:365.29:005.12:31-0.32:56-0.36:417:29Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:265.29:504.83:18-0.33:48-0.26:417:28Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:205.110:444.54:05-0.24:400.16:427:27Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:184.911:404.24:530.05:350.46:437:25Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:144.75:440.36:330.76:437:24First Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:343.91:084.56:390.67:391.06:447:22First Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:293.72:064.37:420.98:561.16:457:21First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:303.53:114.18:541.09:591.16:457:20First Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:373.54:144.19:561.010:461.06:467:18Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:373.55:064.210:440.911:281.06:477:17Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:263.75:514.211:270.86:487:15Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:093.96:314.312:080.912:110.86:487:14Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:484.17:074.412:460.812:550.76:497:12Full Moon15Tue
16Wed7:234.37:414.41:220.71:360.66:507:11Full Moon16Wed
17Thu7:574.48:144.41:560.62:140.56:507:10Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:304.58:474.32:280.62:500.56:517:08Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:064.59:234.23:000.63:270.66:527:07Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:454.510:034.03:340.64:060.76:537:05Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:304.510:503.84:100.64:490.86:537:04Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:214.511:413.74:510.75:370.96:547:02Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:134.55:370.86:301.06:557:01Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:343.71:074.56:320.87:341.16:557:00Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:303.72:084.57:390.88:451.06:566:58Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:353.83:154.68:540.79:490.76:576:57Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun3:454.04:204.710:000.510:420.56:586:55Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:484.45:194.910:580.211:330.26:586:54Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:464.86:145.011:560.06:596:53Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:405.17:055.112:250.012:55-0.17:006:51New Moon30Wed
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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