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 (tomorrow) : in 5h 58m at 12:45 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:34 am (3.7 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 - Aug 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:053.43:574.79:210.210:300.66:168:08Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:153.55:004.810:230.111:260.46:178:07Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:203.85:595.011:22-0.16:188:06Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:214.16:545.112:220.212:24-0.26:198:05Full Moon4Wed
5Thu7:164.47:445.11:180.01:25-0.36:198:04Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:064.68:295.02:07-0.22:21-0.36:208:03Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:534.79:154.82:53-0.23:12-0.26:218:02Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:434.710:034.43:36-0.24:010.06:228:01Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:354.610:544.14:19-0.14:510.36:228:00Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:294.511:443.85:030.25:430.66:237:59Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:194.35:480.46:360.96:247:58Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:323.51:094.26:350.77:381.16:257:57Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:203.32:024.07:290.98:541.36:257:56Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:143.13:033.98:351.09:571.26:267:55Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:183.04:053.99:371.010:451.26:277:53Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:203.14:594.010:270.911:261.16:287:52Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:133.35:454.211:110.86:287:51Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:003.56:274.312:070.911:56 AM0.76:297:50Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:423.77:054.412:470.812:420.66:307:49New Moon19Thu
20Fri7:204.07:404.41:240.61:270.56:317:47New Moon20Fri
21Sat7:564.28:134.41:580.52:090.46:317:46New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:324.48:484.32:310.42:480.46:327:45New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:094.59:254.23:030.33:280.46:337:44Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:514.610:074.03:380.34:100.56:337:42Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:404.610:563.84:160.34:570.66:347:41Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:344.611:493.74:590.35:490.86:357:40First Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:284.65:480.46:470.96:367:39First Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:433.61:264.66:450.57:581.06:367:37First Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:423.52:314.67:550.69:140.96:377:36First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:523.63:424.69:120.510:160.76:387:35Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue4:053.84:474.710:180.311:100.56:387:33Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 3:39 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 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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