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 2h 22m 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 - Jan 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:124.42:303.28:540.48:42-0.17:135:06Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun3:184.63:363.29:480.29:36-0.27:135:07Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:184.84:363.310:480.110:30-0.37:135:08Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:184.95:363.411:480.011:30-0.47:135:09Full Moon4Tue
5Wed6:125.06:303.612:42-0.17:135:10Full Moon5Wed
6Thu7:004.97:183.612:30-0.41:36-0.27:135:10Full Moon6Thu
7Fri7:424.88:063.71:24-0.32:18-0.27:135:11Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:304.58:543.62:12-0.23:00-0.27:135:12Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun9:184.29:483.63:060.03:480.07:135:13Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:123.910:423.63:540.24:300.17:135:14Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:003.611:303.64:480.45:060.37:135:15Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed11:423.35:360.75:480.47:135:16Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:183.612:243.06:360.86:360.67:125:17Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:063.51:122.87:480.97:360.67:125:18Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:003.52:122.68:540.98:300.67:125:19Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:003.63:122.69:420.89:120.57:125:20Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon3:483.74:062.710:240.710:000.47:115:21Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:423.94:542.811:120.610:420.37:115:22Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:244.15:422.912:000.57:105:23Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:064.26:243.112:420.37:105:23New Moon20Thu
21Fri6:484.47:003.312:180.11:180.17:105:24New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:244.47:423.51:060.01:540.07:095:25New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:004.38:243.71:48-0.12:30-0.17:095:26Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:424.29:123.82:30-0.13:06-0.27:085:27Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:304.010:064.03:18-0.13:48-0.27:085:28Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:183.711:004.14:120.14:30-0.27:075:29Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:123.511:484.25:060.25:18-0.17:065:30First Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:003.36:060.46:12-0.17:065:32First Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:484.21:003.17:240.57:120.07:055:33First Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:544.22:122.98:360.48:240.07:045:34Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon3:004.33:183.09:420.39:24-0.17:045:35Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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