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 : 8:45 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 18m at 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 - Jul 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:094.312:464.26:250.16:550.55:578:23Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:024.01:434.37:200.18:080.65:578:23Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:583.82:454.48:200.29:220.65:588:23Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:013.53:484.59:200.210:240.55:588:22Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:053.44:474.610:140.211:180.55:598:22Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:043.45:414.711:020.25:598:22Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:003.46:324.712:120.411:52 AM0.26:008:22Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:503.47:184.71:060.412:430.36:008:22New Moon8Tue
9Wed7:353.57:584.71:550.41:340.36:018:21New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:153.58:364.62:370.42:190.36:018:21New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:533.59:154.43:140.43:000.46:028:21New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:343.59:554.23:500.53:400.56:028:20Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:203.510:394.04:250.54:220.66:038:20Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:093.511:243.85:010.65:060.86:048:20Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:553.65:370.75:530.96:048:19Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:073.612:393.76:150.76:441.16:058:19First Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:493.41:233.86:570.87:431.16:068:18First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:333.32:133.97:450.88:501.16:068:18First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:243.13:094.08:400.89:491.06:078:17First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:223.14:064.29:330.610:390.96:088:17Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:213.15:004.510:220.511:280.76:088:16Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:163.25:544.711:110.36:098:15Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:113.56:455.012:200.512:040.16:108:15Full Moon23Wed
24Thu7:033.77:335.11:140.31:010.06:108:14Full Moon24Thu
25Fri7:524.08:205.22:040.11:58-0.26:118:13Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:404.29:075.12:490.02:51-0.26:128:13Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:324.49:574.83:34-0.23:44-0.26:138:12Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:294.510:524.64:20-0.24:400.06:138:11Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:294.611:484.35:08-0.15:380.26:148:10Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:254.65:570.06:390.46:158:10Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu12:414.01:214.66:500.17:490.66:158:09Third Quarter31Thu
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 5:27 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 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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