Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 3:26 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 53m at 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 - Aug 2069

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:283.76:554.612:310.612:250.36:178:07Full Moon1Thu
2Fri7:134.07:364.81:160.41:160.26:178:07Full Moon2Fri
3Sat7:554.28:164.81:580.22:050.16:188:06Full Moon3Sat
4Sun8:374.48:584.72:380.02:510.06:198:05Full Moon4Sun
5Mon9:234.69:434.63:18-0.13:380.06:208:04Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue10:144.710:344.44:00-0.14:280.16:208:03Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:104.711:284.24:46-0.15:220.36:218:02Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:064.75:350.06:200.56:228:01Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri12:234.01:034.76:290.17:250.76:238:00Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat1:183.82:034.67:310.38:410.76:237:59Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:213.63:104.68:420.39:510.76:247:58Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon3:323.64:174.69:490.310:480.66:257:56Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue4:393.75:184.710:470.211:410.56:267:55Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:403.96:124.711:420.26:267:54Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:334.17:004.712:340.412:380.26:277:53New Moon15Thu
16Fri7:204.27:424.71:230.31:300.26:287:52New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:014.38:204.62:050.22:160.26:297:51New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:394.48:574.42:430.22:570.36:297:50New Moon18Sun
19Mon9:174.39:344.23:170.33:360.46:307:48Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue9:594.310:154.03:510.44:150.66:317:47Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:444.211:003.84:270.54:570.86:317:46Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:314.111:463.65:050.75:411.06:327:45Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:174.05:450.86:291.26:337:43First Quarter23Fri
24Sat12:303.41:044.06:301.07:261.36:347:42First Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:173.31:553.97:241.18:351.46:347:41First Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:103.22:544.08:291.19:381.36:357:40First Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:133.33:554.19:310.910:261.16:367:38Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed4:143.54:494.310:220.711:090.86:377:37Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu5:083.75:384.511:110.511:520.66:377:36Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri5:584.16:254.712:010.36:387:34Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat6:464.57:104.812:380.412:540.16:397:33Full Moon31Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8656841)

Common Questions About Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Cape Lookout Bight, NC today?

Slack tide in Cape Lookout Bight, NC is approximately 12:19 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 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA