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 36m at 3:26 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 9:38 pm (4.8 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 - Mar 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:463.510:153.83:440.23:520.26:346:02Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:313.311:013.74:270.54:320.46:336:03Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:163.111:473.65:130.75:150.56:316:04Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:013.06:050.96:060.76:306:04Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:363.512:522.97:111.07:080.76:296:05Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:333.51:542.88:200.98:150.76:276:06Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:353.52:573.09:120.89:100.56:266:07Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat3:323.73:533.29:550.69:580.36:256:08Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:233.95:433.511:370.411:460.17:237:09Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:104.16:303.912:210.27:227:09Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:544.27:144.212:37-0.11:05-0.17:217:10New Moon11Tue
12Wed7:364.37:564.51:27-0.31:48-0.37:197:11New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:174.48:394.72:15-0.42:30-0.57:187:12New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:594.39:254.83:01-0.53:12-0.57:177:13Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat9:464.110:174.83:48-0.43:57-0.57:157:14Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:393.911:144.74:38-0.34:45-0.47:147:14Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:363.85:320.05:39-0.27:127:15Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:124.512:343.66:310.26:380.07:117:16First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:104.31:343.57:380.47:480.27:107:17First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:134.22:433.48:560.49:070.37:087:18First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:244.03:553.510:020.310:140.27:077:18Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:314.05:003.710:550.211:110.17:067:19Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:294.15:554.011:440.17:047:20Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:204.16:434.212:050.012:320.07:037:21Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:044.17:244.312:570.01:160.07:017:21Full Moon25Tue
26Wed7:434.18:014.41:440.01:560.07:007:22Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:184.08:364.42:250.02:310.06:597:23Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:533.99:124.33:020.03:050.16:577:24Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:303.79:514.23:380.23:390.26:567:25Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:103.510:354.04:150.34:150.36:547:25Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon10:553.311:223.94:550.54:540.56:537:26Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 6:32 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.

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