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 5h 02m 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 - Aug 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:363.72:214.57:500.39:060.76:168:08Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:373.43:264.48:560.410:110.76:178:07Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun3:453.34:304.49:570.511:050.76:188:06Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon4:493.35:274.510:490.511:580.76:188:05Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue5:463.36:194.511:380.56:198:04Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed6:363.47:034.512:500.712:290.56:208:03New Moon6Wed
7Thu7:183.67:414.51:360.61:180.56:218:02New Moon7Thu
8Fri7:563.78:154.52:140.62:020.56:218:01New Moon8Fri
9Sat8:313.88:494.42:470.52:410.56:228:00New Moon9Sat
10Sun9:063.89:244.23:170.53:180.56:237:59Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:443.910:024.03:480.63:560.66:247:58Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:273.910:433.84:190.64:360.86:247:57Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:123.911:273.64:530.75:190.96:257:56Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:574.05:280.86:051.06:267:55First Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:093.412:414.06:070.86:571.26:277:54First Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:533.31:304.16:530.98:011.36:277:53First Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:413.22:264.17:490.99:121.26:287:51First Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:413.13:304.38:550.810:101.06:297:50Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue3:483.24:324.59:560.611:020.86:307:49Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed4:503.45:304.810:510.411:530.66:307:48Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:493.86:245.011:470.16:317:47Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:444.27:145.212:460.312:47-0.16:327:45Full Moon22Fri
23Sat7:354.58:015.21:360.11:45-0.26:327:44Full Moon23Sat
24Sun8:234.88:475.12:23-0.12:39-0.36:337:43Full Moon24Sun
25Mon9:125.09:354.83:07-0.23:32-0.26:347:42Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue10:055.110:284.53:52-0.24:250.06:357:40Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed11:035.011:244.24:39-0.15:210.26:357:39Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:004.95:280.16:190.56:367:38Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri12:193.912:564.76:210.37:250.86:377:36Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:143.61:554.57:210.68:441.06:387:35Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun2:153.43:034.38:330.89:551.06:387:34Third Quarter31Sun
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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