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 3h 10m 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 - Jul 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:563.79:154.43:100.23:050.35:578:23Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon9:383.79:564.23:460.33:460.45:578:23Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:243.710:404.04:230.44:280.65:588:22Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:133.711:263.85:000.55:130.75:588:22Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:593.75:370.65:590.95:598:22First Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:093.612:433.76:170.76:501.16:008:22First Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:523.41:283.87:010.77:501.16:008:22First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:373.22:193.87:520.88:571.16:018:21First Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:293.13:163.98:480.79:541.06:018:21Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue3:283.14:124.19:410.610:420.96:028:21Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed4:253.25:044.410:290.411:290.76:028:21Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:203.35:554.611:160.36:038:20Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:123.66:444.812:180.512:070.16:048:20Full Moon13Fri
14Sat7:023.87:305.01:080.31:020.06:048:19Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:494.18:145.01:560.11:56-0.26:058:19Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:364.38:595.02:40-0.12:47-0.26:068:18Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:254.59:484.83:24-0.33:38-0.26:068:18Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:204.610:414.54:09-0.34:32-0.16:078:17Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:194.611:374.34:56-0.35:290.16:088:17Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:164.75:47-0.26:280.46:088:16Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:314.01:124.66:400.07:350.66:098:16Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:263.72:124.57:410.28:520.76:108:15Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:273.53:184.58:490.310:000.76:108:14Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue3:363.44:234.59:520.310:560.66:118:14Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:413.45:214.510:460.311:480.66:128:13Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:403.56:144.511:380.36:128:12Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:323.66:594.612:400.512:300.36:138:11New Moon27Fri
28Sat7:173.87:384.61:280.41:200.36:148:11New Moon28Sat
29Sun7:553.98:144.52:080.42:050.36:158:10New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:313.98:484.42:420.42:440.46:158:09New Moon30Mon
31Tue9:084.09:244.23:140.43:220.46:168:08Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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