Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 43m at 11:31 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 6:15 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Nov 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:445.49:084.12:19-0.13:170.26:275:12Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon9:445.110:133.93:130.14:120.46:285:11Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:474.811:173.94:130.45:110.66:295:10First Quarter3Tue
4Wed11:464.55:180.66:140.76:305:09First Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:203.912:464.26:320.97:240.76:305:08First Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:263.91:504.07:550.98:260.76:315:07First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:334.12:543.89:020.89:140.66:325:06Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun3:314.23:493.79:530.89:550.66:335:06Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:194.44:363.710:400.710:320.66:345:05Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:014.55:193.711:250.711:100.66:355:04Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:404.65:573.712:090.66:365:03Full Moon11Wed
12Thu6:154.76:323.612:490.66:375:03Full Moon12Thu
13Fri6:504.77:053.612:280.61:250.66:385:02Full Moon13Fri
14Sat7:244.67:393.51:050.62:000.66:395:01Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:594.58:163.41:420.72:350.76:405:01Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:384.48:593.32:180.73:130.86:415:00Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue9:234.29:503.32:580.83:530.96:425:00Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:134.110:433.33:420.94:360.96:434:59Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:024.011:333.54:321.05:200.96:444:58Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri11:503.95:281.16:090.96:454:58Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:243.712:403.76:331.17:040.86:464:58Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:193.91:373.77:460.98:000.66:474:57Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:194.32:383.68:490.78:500.36:484:57Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue3:164.63:353.79:430.49:380.06:494:56Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:115.04:303.810:350.210:27-0.26:494:56Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:055.35:253.911:310.011:20-0.36:504:56New Moon26Thu
27Fri5:575.56:174.012:28-0.16:514:56New Moon27Fri
28Sat6:485.67:074.112:17-0.41:21-0.26:524:55New Moon28Sat
29Sun7:375.57:584.11:13-0.42:11-0.26:534:55Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon8:295.28:544.02:07-0.33:02-0.16:544:55Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 2:53 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 5% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (5% illuminated). This places Cape Lookout Bight, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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