Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 42m at 2:32 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 8:49 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - May 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:204.27:465.31:25-0.31:23-0.46:147:51New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:064.18:325.22:17-0.32:13-0.36:137:52New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:524.09:185.03:04-0.23:00-0.26:127:53Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:403.810:084.73:510.03:470.06:117:54Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:343.711:014.44:380.24:360.36:107:54Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:303.511:544.15:270.45:270.56:097:55Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:233.46:160.66:200.86:087:56First Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:433.91:143.47:080.87:211.06:087:57First Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:323.62:073.48:060.98:341.06:077:57First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:253.43:043.59:040.89:381.06:067:58First Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:223.33:593.79:490.810:260.96:057:59Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:163.34:473.910:270.711:080.76:048:00Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:043.45:314.111:040.611:510.66:048:01Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:483.46:134.311:420.56:038:01Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:313.56:544.512:360.512:230.46:028:02Full Moon15Tue
16Wed7:113.67:334.71:210.41:070.36:018:03Full Moon16Wed
17Thu7:503.68:114.82:030.31:500.26:018:04Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:293.68:514.82:430.22:320.26:008:04Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:113.69:354.73:230.23:150.25:598:05Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:593.710:254.64:060.24:020.25:598:06Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:553.711:204.44:510.24:540.35:588:07Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:533.85:400.25:520.45:588:07Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:154.312:494.06:320.36:550.55:578:08Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:094.11:474.17:290.28:080.55:578:09Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:073.92:514.38:320.29:210.45:568:09Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:113.83:544.69:320.010:230.35:568:10Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:143.84:534.810:24-0.111:180.25:558:11Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:133.85:495.011:15-0.25:558:11Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:093.86:415.112:150.112:07-0.25:558:12New Moon29Tue
30Wed7:023.97:295.11:110.01:01-0.15:548:13New Moon30Wed
31Thu7:493.98:145.02:030.01:53-0.15:548:13New Moon31Thu
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 5:40 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 2% 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 New Moon (2% 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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