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 58m 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 - Jun 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:023.65:540.35:580.45:548:13Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:264.31:013.86:490.37:050.65:548:14Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:224.12:014.07:490.38:220.65:538:15Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:223.93:064.28:510.29:360.55:538:15Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:263.84:084.59:460.110:350.35:538:16Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri4:273.75:054.710:350.011:300.25:538:16Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat5:243.75:584.911:220.05:538:17Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:173.76:475.012:250.212:110.05:528:17New Moon8Sun
9Mon7:073.77:335.01:200.11:020.05:528:18New Moon9Mon
10Tue7:513.68:154.92:090.11:520.15:528:18New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:333.68:564.72:530.22:370.25:528:19New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:153.49:394.53:350.33:190.35:528:19Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:023.310:274.24:170.44:030.55:528:20Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:553.311:174.04:590.64:490.75:528:20Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:473.35:410.75:370.95:528:20Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:043.812:353.36:230.86:301.05:528:21First Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:483.61:213.47:080.87:291.15:538:21First Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:323.42:103.57:570.98:381.15:538:21First Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:223.33:043.78:480.89:381.05:538:21First Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:173.23:563.99:340.710:270.95:538:22Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:103.24:454.210:150.611:110.75:538:22Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:013.25:334.410:560.411:580.65:548:22Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:503.36:204.711:390.35:548:22Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:383.47:064.912:490.512:270.25:548:22Full Moon24Tue
25Wed7:243.57:515.01:390.31:200.15:548:23Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:093.68:365.02:260.22:110.05:558:23Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:563.79:245.03:110.13:01-0.15:558:23Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat9:483.810:164.83:560.03:540.05:558:23Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun10:483.911:144.64:440.04:500.15:568:23Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:494.15:340.05:500.35:568:23Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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