Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 7:35 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 43m at 1:25 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Jan 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:264.18:463.22:100.33:010.37:135:06Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:073.99:333.22:490.43:370.47:135:07Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:523.710:233.23:310.54:130.57:135:08Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:383.611:093.34:170.74:510.57:135:08Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:213.411:543.45:050.85:310.67:135:09Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:043.26:000.96:150.67:135:10Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:413.512:513.07:040.97:070.57:135:11Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:343.71:472.98:120.88:030.47:135:12Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:323.92:472.99:090.68:540.27:135:13Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri3:294.23:453.09:590.49:430.07:135:13Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:234.44:413.110:500.210:33-0.27:135:14Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:164.75:353.311:450.111:29-0.37:135:15New Moon12Sun
13Mon6:084.96:263.612:39-0.27:125:16New Moon13Mon
14Tue6:565.07:153.812:27-0.51:28-0.37:125:17New Moon14Tue
15Wed7:445.08:063.91:23-0.62:14-0.57:125:18New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:334.89:014.02:16-0.63:01-0.57:125:19Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri9:274.510:014.13:11-0.53:49-0.57:115:20Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:234.211:004.24:08-0.34:38-0.47:115:21Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:173.911:564.25:080.05:29-0.27:115:22First Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:103.56:130.36:24-0.17:105:23First Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:534.11:073.27:290.47:280.17:105:24First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:564.02:123.08:420.58:300.27:095:25Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu3:004.03:182.99:400.49:230.27:095:26Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:004.04:172.910:320.410:110.27:085:27Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:534.15:102.911:240.410:590.27:085:28Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:394.15:553.012:130.47:075:29Full Moon26Sun
27Mon6:194.16:343.112:550.37:075:30Full Moon27Mon
28Tue6:554.17:093.212:340.21:300.27:065:31Full Moon28Tue
29Wed7:284.17:443.31:150.12:010.27:055:32Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:024.08:203.31:520.12:310.27:055:33Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri8:383.89:003.42:290.23:020.27:045:34Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 4:30 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (41% illuminated). This places Cape Lookout Bight, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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