Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 35m at 7:35 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 2:09 pm (4.3 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 - Feb 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:173.79:443.43:080.33:340.27:035:35Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:593.410:293.53:490.44:080.37:035:36Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:423.311:133.64:330.54:440.37:025:37Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:253.111:593.75:210.65:240.47:015:38Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:102.96:170.86:130.47:005:39Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:503.81:022.87:270.87:150.46:595:40Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:513.92:072.88:350.78:200.26:585:41Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat2:574.13:142.99:330.59:190.06:575:42Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:584.34:173.110:260.310:15-0.26:575:43Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:564.65:163.511:210.011:15-0.46:565:44Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:514.86:113.812:16-0.26:555:45New Moon11Tue
12Wed6:404.97:014.212:16-0.61:06-0.56:545:46New Moon12Wed
13Thu7:274.97:504.41:13-0.71:51-0.76:535:47New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:144.78:424.52:06-0.72:36-0.76:525:48Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat9:054.49:374.52:59-0.63:21-0.76:515:49Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:584.010:344.43:53-0.44:08-0.56:505:50Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:523.711:284.34:49-0.14:57-0.26:485:51First Quarter17Mon
18Tue11:443.45:480.25:490.06:475:52First Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:234.112:383.06:580.56:510.36:465:53First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:233.91:412.88:170.68:020.46:455:53First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:323.72:532.79:200.79:040.56:445:54Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat3:373.73:572.810:120.69:550.46:435:55Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:333.84:512.911:010.610:430.46:425:56Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:203.95:363.111:460.511:310.36:405:57Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:593.96:133.312:260.46:395:58Full Moon25Tue
26Wed6:344.06:473.512:160.212:590.36:385:59Full Moon26Wed
27Thu7:054.07:203.612:570.21:290.26:376:00Full Moon27Thu
28Fri7:373.97:533.71:340.11:570.26:356:01Full Moon28Fri
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 10:52 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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