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 1h 31m at 6:32 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:37 am (3.6 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 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:253.512:554.06:221.07:161.36:397:31Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:103.31:454.07:131.28:251.46:407:30Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:023.22:434.08:161.29:311.36:417:29Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:033.23:444.19:201.110:211.26:427:27Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue4:053.34:404.310:130.911:051.06:427:26Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed5:003.65:314.511:010.711:490.86:437:24Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu5:503.96:184.711:500.56:447:23Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:384.27:034.912:340.512:420.36:447:22New Moon8Fri
9Sat7:224.67:464.91:190.31:340.16:457:20New Moon9Sat
10Sun8:064.98:284.92:010.12:230.06:467:19New Moon10Sun
11Mon8:505.19:124.82:430.03:11-0.16:477:17Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue9:385.210:004.63:26-0.14:000.06:477:16Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed10:335.110:564.34:110.04:530.26:487:15Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:315.111:534.15:000.15:500.56:497:13Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:294.95:540.36:520.76:497:12First Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:513.91:284.86:550.58:060.96:507:10First Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:523.72:354.68:070.79:230.96:517:09First Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:033.73:464.59:240.710:240.86:527:07Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue4:153.84:504.610:270.611:150.76:527:06Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed5:164.05:454.611:210.56:537:05Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu6:084.26:334.612:030.612:130.56:547:03Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:534.47:144.612:490.51:040.56:547:02Full Moon22Fri
23Sat7:324.57:514.51:300.51:490.46:557:00Full Moon23Sat
24Sun8:074.68:254.42:060.52:280.56:566:59Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:414.68:584.22:390.53:050.56:576:57Full Moon25Mon
26Tue9:164.69:354.03:110.63:410.66:576:56Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed9:554.510:153.83:430.74:190.86:586:55Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:394.311:013.64:180.95:001.06:596:53Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri11:274.211:493.54:571.05:451.27:006:52Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:164.25:401.16:351.37:006:50Third Quarter30Sat
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 9:34 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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