Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:45 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 38m at 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 - Apr 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:053.812:223.06:230.96:160.86:527:27First Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:533.71:112.97:181.17:141.06:507:28First Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:443.52:082.98:261.18:261.06:497:29First Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:433.53:123.19:271.09:330.86:487:29First Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:443.54:113.410:120.810:260.66:467:30Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue4:383.65:023.710:510.611:130.46:457:31Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:263.85:494.111:300.36:447:32Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:123.96:344.512:020.212:120.16:427:32Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri6:564.07:184.812:530.012:56-0.16:417:33Full Moon9Fri
10Sat7:384.08:015.11:42-0.11:41-0.26:407:34Full Moon10Sat
11Sun8:204.08:465.22:29-0.22:26-0.36:387:35Full Moon11Sun
12Mon9:054.09:345.13:15-0.23:12-0.46:377:36Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue9:553.810:304.94:04-0.14:01-0.36:367:36Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:543.711:304.74:560.14:55-0.16:347:37Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:563.65:530.35:550.26:337:38Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:304.512:573.66:540.47:030.46:327:39Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:294.22:023.68:050.58:230.56:317:40Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:354.03:143.79:150.49:400.56:297:40Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:433.94:204.010:110.310:400.46:287:41Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue4:443.85:164.210:570.211:330.36:277:42Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:383.86:054.411:400.26:267:43Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:253.86:484.512:240.212:240.26:257:43New Moon22Thu
23Fri7:073.87:264.61:130.21:060.26:247:44New Moon23Fri
24Sat7:443.78:024.61:570.21:460.26:227:45New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:193.68:374.52:350.22:230.36:217:46New Moon25Sun
26Mon8:533.59:144.43:110.32:580.46:207:47Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue9:313.49:544.23:470.43:350.56:197:48Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:143.210:414.14:250.64:140.66:187:48Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu11:043.211:303.95:070.74:560.76:177:49Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri11:553.15:500.95:440.96:167:50First Quarter30Fri
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 9:30 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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