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 (tomorrow) : 4:05 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 31m at 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 - Apr 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:433.25:380.75:370.76:527:27Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:103.812:303.16:250.96:250.86:507:28Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:573.71:183.17:201.07:230.96:497:29Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:483.62:143.18:241.08:320.96:487:29Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:473.63:173.39:240.89:370.76:467:30Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:473.74:163.610:120.610:290.56:457:31Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon4:423.85:083.910:550.411:190.26:447:32Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:334.05:584.311:390.16:427:32Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:224.26:464.712:110.012:25-0.16:417:33New Moon9Wed
10Thu7:094.37:335.01:04-0.21:14-0.36:407:34New Moon10Thu
11Fri7:544.48:185.21:56-0.42:02-0.56:387:35New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:394.39:065.22:44-0.52:49-0.56:377:36New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:284.29:585.13:33-0.43:37-0.56:367:36Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:234.010:564.94:24-0.34:28-0.36:347:37Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:233.911:564.75:19-0.15:25-0.16:337:38Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:243.86:170.16:260.26:327:39First Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:544.41:243.77:210.37:370.46:317:40First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:554.22:313.78:340.48:580.56:297:40First Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:024.03:413.89:400.410:050.46:287:41Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:083.94:433.910:310.311:000.46:277:42Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:063.85:354.111:160.311:500.36:267:43Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:563.86:204.311:590.36:257:44Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:393.87:004.412:390.312:410.36:237:44Full Moon23Wed
24Thu7:183.87:364.51:240.21:210.36:227:45Full Moon24Thu
25Fri7:533.88:104.52:040.21:580.36:217:46Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:273.78:444.42:400.32:330.36:207:47Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:013.69:204.43:150.33:080.46:197:48Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon9:403.510:014.23:500.43:440.56:187:48Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue10:233.410:474.14:290.54:220.66:177:49Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:123.311:354.05:090.75:050.76:167:50Waning Gibbous30Wed
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 12:51 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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