Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 29m at 5:59 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 12:26 pm (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Sep 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:133.64:514.410:240.611:180.86:397:32Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:133.75:444.511:150.66:407:31Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:053.86:304.512:060.712:040.66:407:30Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:484.07:104.512:510.712:520.66:417:28Full Moon4Sat
5Sun7:264.17:444.51:310.61:360.56:427:27Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:004.28:174.42:060.62:150.56:427:25Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:334.38:504.32:370.62:510.56:437:24Full Moon7Tue
8Wed9:074.39:254.23:080.63:260.66:447:23Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu9:454.310:034.03:390.64:030.76:457:21Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:274.210:463.84:130.74:430.96:457:20Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:144.211:323.64:490.85:271.06:467:18Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:014.25:290.96:151.26:477:17Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:193.512:494.26:141.07:101.36:477:16Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:073.41:424.27:081.18:181.36:487:14Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:023.42:434.38:151.09:241.16:497:13Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:083.53:474.49:230.810:180.96:507:11Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri4:123.84:464.610:210.611:060.66:507:10Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:104.25:414.911:160.311:550.36:517:08Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:054.66:335.012:120.16:527:07New Moon19Sun
20Mon6:565.07:225.112:450.11:09-0.16:527:06New Moon20Mon
21Tue7:455.38:095.11:35-0.12:04-0.36:537:04New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:335.58:565.02:23-0.32:56-0.36:547:03Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu9:225.59:464.73:09-0.33:47-0.26:557:01Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:175.410:414.43:57-0.24:400.16:557:00Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:165.111:414.24:480.15:370.46:566:59Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:144.95:420.36:380.76:576:57First Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:383.91:124.66:410.67:480.96:576:56First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:383.72:144.47:510.99:061.06:586:54First Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:453.63:244.39:101.010:070.96:596:53First Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:563.74:274.210:120.910:540.97:006:51Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 9:12 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 62% 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 Third Quarter (62% 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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