Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 00m at 3:20 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 9:13 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - May 2069

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:293.55:003.910:430.611:170.66:147:51Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:173.55:434.011:200.56:137:52Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:003.56:224.212:010.611:57 AM0.56:127:53Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:403.66:594.312:440.512:350.56:127:53Full Moon4Sat
5Sun7:163.67:344.51:260.41:150.46:117:54Full Moon5Sun
6Mon7:513.68:084.52:040.41:520.46:107:55Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:253.68:444.52:400.42:290.46:097:56Full Moon7Tue
8Wed9:013.59:214.43:150.43:050.46:087:57Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu9:413.410:034.33:520.43:430.56:077:57Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:283.410:524.24:320.54:250.56:067:58Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:203.411:434.15:140.55:130.66:057:59Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:123.56:000.66:080.76:048:00Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:334.01:053.76:510.67:100.76:048:00Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:253.92:013.97:480.58:210.66:038:01Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:233.93:044.28:490.39:310.56:028:02Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:263.94:064.59:450.110:300.26:028:03Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri4:283.95:044.910:36-0.111:250.06:018:03Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:264.06:005.211:27-0.36:008:04Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:224.16:545.412:23-0.212:22-0.46:008:05New Moon19Sun
20Mon7:154.27:445.51:21-0.31:18-0.55:598:06New Moon20Mon
21Tue8:054.28:335.42:15-0.32:12-0.55:588:06New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:554.29:225.13:05-0.33:04-0.35:588:07Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu9:474.010:154.83:55-0.23:55-0.15:578:08Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:463.911:124.54:450.04:490.15:578:09Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:463.85:360.25:450.45:568:09Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:064.212:403.76:270.46:440.75:568:10First Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:573.91:333.77:210.57:510.95:558:11First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:473.62:283.78:200.69:030.95:558:11First Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:423.43:263.89:150.710:000.95:558:12First Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:393.34:183.910:000.610:460.85:548:13Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri4:323.35:044.010:380.611:280.75:548:13Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 6:16 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 7% 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 Waxing Crescent (7% 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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