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 (tomorrow) : 9:38 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 52m at 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 - Apr 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:533.71:102.87:241.17:101.06:527:27Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:463.52:072.88:411.28:241.06:507:28Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:493.53:152.89:441.19:350.96:497:28Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:523.54:173.110:260.910:270.86:487:29Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed4:453.65:083.411:030.711:140.66:467:30Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:323.75:533.811:390.56:457:31Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:153.86:354.212:010.412:170.36:447:32Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:553.97:154.512:490.212:570.26:427:32New Moon8Sat
9Sun7:343.97:544.81:360.01:370.06:417:33New Moon9Sun
10Mon8:133.98:345.02:21-0.12:17-0.16:407:34New Moon10Mon
11Tue8:533.89:185.03:04-0.12:58-0.26:387:35Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed9:373.710:094.93:500.03:41-0.16:377:36Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu10:303.511:084.74:390.14:310.06:367:36Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:313.45:330.35:270.26:357:37Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:084.512:323.36:330.56:300.46:337:38First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:084.31:363.47:430.67:470.56:327:39First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:134.12:483.58:590.69:120.56:317:39First Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:244.04:013.79:590.410:190.46:307:40Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:294.05:024.010:480.311:160.26:287:41Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:254.05:544.311:330.16:277:42Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:163.96:404.612:100.212:170.16:267:43Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:003.97:214.71:030.11:010.16:257:43Full Moon22Sat
23Sun7:403.87:594.71:500.11:420.16:247:44Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:163.78:344.72:310.12:200.26:227:45Full Moon24Mon
25Tue8:523.69:114.53:090.22:560.36:217:46Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed9:293.49:524.33:460.43:320.46:207:47Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu10:123.210:394.14:260.64:100.66:197:47Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:013.111:303.95:080.84:520.86:187:48Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat11:533.05:530.95:400.96:177:49Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:193.812:423.06:431.16:341.16:167:50Third Quarter30Sun
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 6:32 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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