Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 42m at 8:36 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 3:12 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Dec 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:423.71:003.86:540.87:240.56:554:55First Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:424.02:003.78:120.78:240.36:564:55First Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:424.43:003.79:120.49:120.06:574:55Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat3:424.84:003.710:060.210:00-0.26:584:55Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun4:365.14:543.811:000.010:54-0.36:584:55Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon5:305.45:483.912:00-0.16:594:55Full Moon6Mon
7Tue6:245.56:423.912:54-0.27:004:55Full Moon7Tue
8Wed7:125.47:303.912:42-0.41:48-0.27:014:55Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:005.28:183.81:36-0.32:36-0.17:024:55Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri8:484.99:183.62:24-0.23:240.07:024:55Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:484.610:183.63:180.14:180.27:034:56Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun10:424.211:183.54:180.45:060.47:044:56Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon11:363.95:120.66:000.57:044:56Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:123.512:243.66:180.96:540.67:054:56Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:063.51:183.37:360.97:540.77:064:57Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:003.62:123.18:420.98:360.67:064:57Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:543.73:123.09:300.89:180.67:074:57Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat3:423.94:003.010:120.79:540.57:074:58Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:304.04:423.010:540.710:300.57:084:58Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:124.25:303.111:420.611:120.47:094:59Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:484.36:063.112:240.57:094:59New Moon21Tue
22Wed6:304.46:423.21:060.47:095:00New Moon22Wed
23Thu7:064.47:243.212:420.31:420.47:105:00New Moon23Thu
24Fri7:424.48:003.21:240.32:180.37:105:01New Moon24Fri
25Sat8:244.48:423.32:000.32:540.37:115:01Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:064.29:363.32:480.33:360.37:115:02Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon10:004.110:303.53:360.34:180.27:115:03Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:483.911:243.74:300.45:000.27:125:03First Quarter28Tue
29Wed11:363.75:240.55:480.27:125:04First Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:183.912:303.56:300.56:480.17:125:05First Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:124.21:303.37:480.57:420.07:125:06First Quarter31Fri
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 11:54 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Crescent (30% illuminated). This places Cape Lookout Bight, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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