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 6h 37m at 9:50 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:26 am (3.3 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 - Sep 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:394.78:584.52:360.32:580.26:397:32Full Moon1Thu
2Fri9:214.89:394.33:120.23:420.26:407:30Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat10:094.910:274.13:500.14:300.46:417:29Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun11:034.911:213.94:320.25:220.66:417:27Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:594.95:200.36:190.86:427:26Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:163.712:564.86:140.57:251.06:437:25Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:133.51:594.67:180.68:461.06:447:23Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:193.43:114.68:370.79:580.96:447:22Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri3:363.54:224.69:510.610:540.86:457:21Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat4:463.75:234.710:520.511:450.66:467:19Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:474.06:174.711:500.46:467:18Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:394.37:044.712:350.512:470.36:477:16New Moon12Mon
13Tue7:244.67:454.71:210.41:390.36:487:15New Moon13Tue
14Wed8:044.78:234.52:020.32:250.36:497:13New Moon14Wed
15Thu8:414.88:594.32:380.33:060.46:497:12New Moon15Thu
16Fri9:194.79:374.03:120.43:450.56:507:11Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat9:594.610:183.83:450.64:250.76:517:09Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun10:454.411:043.54:210.85:071.06:517:08Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon11:334.311:513.34:591.05:521.26:527:06Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:224.15:411.16:441.46:537:05First Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:383.21:124.06:311.37:511.66:547:03First Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:293.12:093.97:321.49:091.56:547:02First Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:303.13:143.98:481.410:031.46:557:01First Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:383.24:144.19:511.210:441.26:566:59Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun4:363.55:044.210:411.011:211.06:566:58Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon5:253.95:504.411:270.811:590.76:576:56Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue6:104.36:334.512:160.56:586:55Full Moon27Tue
28Wed6:524.77:144.612:390.51:060.36:596:53Full Moon28Wed
29Thu7:335.07:534.61:200.31:540.26:596:52Full Moon29Thu
30Fri8:145.38:334.52:000.22:400.17:006:51Full Moon30Fri
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 12:38 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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