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 1h 50m 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 - Aug 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:474.010:034.03:460.44:000.66:178:07Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:303.910:453.84:190.54:400.76:188:06Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:173.911:293.64:550.65:230.96:188:05Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:023.95:320.76:091.06:198:04First Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:133.412:474.06:140.87:011.26:208:03First Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:573.31:364.07:010.88:051.26:218:03First Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:463.22:324.07:590.89:131.26:218:02First Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:463.23:344.29:040.710:091.06:228:00Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu3:503.34:324.410:010.510:570.86:237:59Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri4:503.55:274.610:530.311:460.56:247:58Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat5:463.96:194.911:470.16:247:57Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun6:394.37:085.012:360.312:44-0.16:257:56Full Moon12Sun
13Mon7:294.67:545.11:260.01:41-0.26:267:55Full Moon13Mon
14Tue8:174.98:395.02:13-0.22:33-0.36:267:54Full Moon14Tue
15Wed9:055.19:274.82:58-0.43:25-0.36:277:53Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu9:585.110:194.63:43-0.44:17-0.16:287:52Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:555.011:164.34:31-0.35:120.16:297:50Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:544.95:23-0.16:110.46:297:49Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:124.012:514.76:170.27:150.76:307:48Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:083.81:514.57:190.48:330.96:317:47Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:103.62:584.48:310.69:450.96:327:46Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:203.54:064.39:410.610:410.86:327:44Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu4:283.55:054.310:370.611:290.86:337:43Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri5:263.75:564.411:270.66:347:42Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:153.86:394.412:150.712:160.66:357:41Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:564.07:164.412:580.61:020.56:357:39New Moon26Sun
27Mon7:324.17:494.41:350.61:450.56:367:38New Moon27Mon
28Tue8:054.38:214.32:080.52:220.56:377:37New Moon28Tue
29Wed8:384.38:544.22:390.52:580.56:377:35New Moon29Wed
30Thu9:134.39:294.03:100.53:330.66:387:34Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri9:514.310:073.83:410.64:100.76:397:33Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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