Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 6:32 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 57m at 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 - Mar 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:254.66:454.212:04-0.412:44-0.36:336:02Full Moon1Wed
2Thu7:084.77:304.512:57-0.51:27-0.56:326:03Full Moon2Thu
3Fri7:524.68:174.71:47-0.62:10-0.66:316:04Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:394.49:094.72:36-0.62:54-0.66:296:05Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:324.110:064.73:28-0.53:41-0.56:286:06Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:283.911:034.54:23-0.24:32-0.46:276:06Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:233.65:210.15:27-0.16:256:07Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:004.412:203.46:270.36:300.16:246:08Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:014.21:253.27:470.57:460.36:236:09Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:114.02:393.28:580.58:560.36:216:10Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat3:214.03:473.39:540.49:530.26:206:11Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:224.05:463.411:450.311:460.27:197:11Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:144.16:343.612:330.27:177:12Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:574.17:153.812:380.11:170.27:167:13New Moon14Tue
15Wed7:354.17:503.91:260.11:540.17:157:14New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:084.08:244.02:070.12:270.17:137:15New Moon16Thu
17Fri8:413.98:574.02:440.12:570.17:127:15New Moon17Fri
18Sat9:143.89:334.03:190.13:280.27:117:16Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:513.610:134.03:540.24:000.37:097:17Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:323.410:573.94:320.44:340.47:087:18Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:163.211:433.85:130.55:120.57:067:19Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:023.15:580.75:540.67:057:19First Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:303.812:483.06:490.96:440.77:047:20First Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:193.71:392.97:511.07:460.87:027:21First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:173.72:413.09:010.98:570.77:017:22First Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:213.83:473.29:580.79:590.46:597:23Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:234.04:473.510:460.410:540.26:587:23Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:184.25:424.011:320.211:48-0.16:577:24Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:104.46:344.412:21-0.16:557:25Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu7:004.67:234.812:45-0.31:10-0.36:547:26Full Moon30Thu
31Fri7:464.68:095.11:41-0.51:58-0.56:537:27Full Moon31Fri
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 3:29 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 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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