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 4h 07m 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 - May 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:183.812:433.26:371.06:381.06:157:51First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:053.71:343.37:291.07:431.06:147:52First Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:553.62:293.48:270.98:540.96:137:52First Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:523.53:283.79:200.79:530.76:127:53Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed3:503.54:234.110:040.510:440.56:117:54Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu4:433.65:144.510:470.311:330.36:107:55Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri5:343.76:044.911:310.06:097:56Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat6:243.86:535.212:260.112:19-0.16:087:56Full Moon8Sat
9Sun7:133.97:415.41:20-0.11:12-0.36:077:57Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:004.08:285.42:12-0.22:04-0.46:067:58Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:484.09:185.33:01-0.22:55-0.46:067:59Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed9:413.910:145.03:51-0.23:48-0.36:057:59Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:433.911:154.84:440.04:450.06:048:00Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:473.95:390.15:470.26:038:01Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:144.512:483.96:360.26:540.56:028:02Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:114.21:493.97:380.38:110.66:028:03Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:103.92:544.08:430.49:270.66:018:03Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:143.73:574.19:400.310:260.56:008:04Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:153.54:514.310:270.311:160.56:008:05Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:093.55:394.411:080.35:598:06Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:573.46:234.512:040.511:49 AM0.45:588:06Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat6:403.47:024.512:520.512:320.45:588:07New Moon22Sat
23Sun7:193.47:394.51:370.51:140.45:578:08New Moon23Sun
24Mon7:553.48:144.52:160.41:550.45:578:08New Moon24Mon
25Tue8:303.48:504.42:510.52:330.55:568:09New Moon25Tue
26Wed9:073.39:284.33:260.53:100.55:568:10Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:483.310:104.24:020.63:490.65:558:10Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:363.310:574.04:400.64:310.75:558:11Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:273.311:443.95:190.75:180.85:558:12Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:153.46:000.76:090.95:548:12First Quarter30Sun
31Mon12:293.71:013.66:430.77:061.05:548:13First Quarter31Mon
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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