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 3h 51m 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 - Sep 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:263.34:114.39:430.810:501.06:397:32Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue4:353.35:114.310:380.811:380.96:407:31Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed5:313.56:014.411:270.86:407:30Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu6:183.66:434.412:240.912:140.76:417:28Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri6:583.87:184.41:050.81:010.76:427:27New Moon5Fri
6Sat7:334.07:514.41:410.71:430.66:437:25New Moon6Sat
7Sun8:054.28:224.32:120.72:200.66:437:24New Moon7Sun
8Mon8:374.38:544.22:400.62:560.66:447:23New Moon8Mon
9Tue9:114.39:274.03:090.63:310.76:457:21Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed9:484.310:053.83:390.74:080.86:457:20Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu10:304.310:483.64:110.84:480.96:467:18Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri11:174.311:343.54:460.85:331.16:477:17Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat12:054.35:260.96:231.26:477:16First Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:213.412:564.36:131.07:231.36:487:14First Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:123.31:534.37:121.08:371.36:497:13First Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:133.33:004.48:261.09:441.16:507:11First Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:243.54:074.59:380.710:370.96:507:10Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu4:313.85:074.710:380.511:250.66:517:08Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri5:304.26:024.911:350.26:527:07Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat6:254.76:535.012:150.312:340.06:527:06Full Moon20Sat
21Sun7:165.17:405.11:050.01:32-0.26:537:04Full Moon21Sun
22Mon8:045.48:264.91:53-0.12:26-0.26:547:03Full Moon22Mon
23Tue8:515.59:124.72:39-0.23:17-0.26:557:01Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed9:405.410:034.43:23-0.24:070.06:557:00Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu10:355.210:594.14:100.05:010.36:566:58Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri11:335.011:563.85:000.35:570.76:576:57Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:304.75:530.66:591.06:586:56Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:533.61:284.46:530.98:161.26:586:54Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon1:533.42:334.28:071.19:321.26:596:53Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:043.43:444.19:261.110:261.17:006:51Waning Crescent30Tue
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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