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 2h 45m 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 - Jan 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:503.911:273.94:390.25:030.07:135:06First Quarter1Fri
2Sat11:393.55:360.55:510.27:135:07First Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:173.812:273.26:400.76:440.47:135:08First Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:103.71:193.07:540.87:430.57:135:09First Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:083.72:192.88:560.88:370.57:135:09Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed3:063.73:182.89:450.89:230.57:135:10Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:583.84:102.810:300.710:040.47:135:11Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:453.94:582.911:150.610:470.37:135:12Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:284.15:423.012:000.57:135:13Full Moon9Sat
10Sun6:074.26:223.212:400.47:135:14Full Moon10Sun
11Mon6:444.26:593.312:190.21:160.27:135:15Full Moon11Mon
12Tue7:184.27:353.41:020.11:480.17:135:16Full Moon12Tue
13Wed7:534.28:133.51:420.12:200.17:125:17Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu8:304.18:553.72:220.12:540.07:125:17Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri9:123.99:433.83:040.13:290.07:125:18Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat9:593.710:343.93:500.24:090.07:125:19Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun10:473.511:254.04:400.34:520.07:115:20Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon11:363.35:360.45:410.07:115:21Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:184.112:303.26:420.56:410.07:115:22Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:184.21:323.07:580.57:500.07:105:23Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:264.32:433.19:050.48:55-0.27:105:24Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri3:324.43:513.210:030.29:55-0.37:095:25Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:344.64:553.511:000.010:54-0.47:095:26Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:314.75:533.711:58-0.211:56-0.57:085:27New Moon24Sun
25Mon6:234.86:444.012:50-0.47:085:28New Moon25Mon
26Tue7:094.77:324.112:54-0.61:36-0.57:075:29New Moon26Tue
27Wed7:544.68:184.21:46-0.52:19-0.57:075:30Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu8:384.39:074.12:34-0.43:00-0.57:065:31Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri9:263.99:594.03:22-0.23:41-0.37:055:32Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat10:143.610:493.94:100.14:22-0.17:055:33Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun11:013.311:363.85:000.45:050.27:045:34First Quarter31Sun
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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