Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 9:50 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 17m at 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 - May 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:573.76:204.211:560.46:157:51Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:383.66:574.412:400.412:330.46:147:52Full Moon2Mon
3Tue7:143.67:304.51:240.41:100.46:137:52Full Moon3Tue
4Wed7:473.58:034.52:020.41:460.46:127:53Full Moon4Wed
5Thu8:203.58:364.52:370.42:200.56:117:54Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:533.49:124.43:120.42:540.56:107:55Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat9:293.29:524.23:480.53:300.66:097:56Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:123.110:394.14:260.74:080.76:087:56Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:033.011:304.05:080.84:510.86:077:57Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:553.05:530.95:400.96:067:58Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:193.912:453.16:420.96:371.06:057:59Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:083.81:383.37:360.97:461.06:058:00Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:013.72:383.68:350.89:000.86:048:00Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:013.73:383.99:270.510:020.66:038:01Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:003.74:344.410:130.310:550.36:028:02Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:553.85:274.810:570.011:490.16:028:03Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:493.86:195.211:44-0.26:018:03Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:413.97:105.412:45-0.112:36-0.36:008:04New Moon18Wed
19Thu7:314.07:595.51:41-0.21:30-0.46:008:05New Moon19Thu
20Fri8:193.98:495.42:34-0.22:23-0.45:598:06New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:103.99:425.23:25-0.23:16-0.35:588:06Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun10:073.710:414.94:170.04:11-0.15:588:07Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon11:123.711:434.65:120.15:100.25:578:08Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:153.66:090.36:130.55:578:09First Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:404.21:153.67:080.57:240.75:568:09First Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:363.92:163.78:120.58:440.85:568:10First Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:353.73:203.89:120.59:510.85:558:11First Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:373.54:173.99:590.510:420.75:558:11Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun4:323.45:044.110:380.511:280.75:558:12Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:193.35:474.211:140.55:548:13Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue6:033.36:264.312:120.611:51 AM0.55:548:13Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 6:31 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 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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