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 4h 18m 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 - May 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:023.35:530.85:530.86:157:51Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:233.912:503.36:400.86:470.96:147:52Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:103.81:413.47:340.87:520.96:137:52Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:033.72:393.68:330.79:020.86:127:53Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:023.73:393.99:280.510:010.56:117:54Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue4:013.84:354.310:160.310:530.36:107:55Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed4:573.95:284.711:020.011:460.06:097:56Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu5:504.06:205.111:50-0.26:087:56Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri6:424.27:115.312:41-0.212:43-0.46:077:57New Moon9Fri
10Sat7:324.37:595.51:36-0.31:36-0.56:067:58New Moon10Sat
11Sun8:214.38:485.42:29-0.42:28-0.56:057:59New Moon11Sun
12Mon9:114.29:405.33:19-0.43:20-0.56:057:59Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue10:074.110:385.04:10-0.34:14-0.36:048:00Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed11:104.011:384.75:04-0.15:120.06:038:01Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:114.06:000.06:130.36:028:02First Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:354.41:103.96:590.27:210.56:028:03First Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:324.12:113.98:040.48:390.66:018:03First Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:323.83:173.99:090.49:480.66:008:04First Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:363.64:174.010:010.410:410.66:008:05Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue4:343.65:084.210:440.411:280.55:598:06Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed5:243.55:524.311:240.45:588:06Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu6:093.56:334.412:150.512:040.45:588:07Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri6:503.57:104.51:000.512:450.45:578:08Full Moon23Fri
24Sat7:273.57:454.51:410.41:260.45:578:08Full Moon24Sat
25Sun8:023.58:204.52:190.42:040.45:568:09Full Moon25Sun
26Mon8:373.58:554.42:530.42:410.45:568:10Full Moon26Mon
27Tue9:143.59:334.33:280.43:180.55:558:10Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed9:563.410:164.24:050.53:570.65:558:11Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu10:443.411:034.14:430.54:400.75:558:12Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri11:343.411:513.95:240.65:270.85:548:12Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat12:233.56:070.66:190.85:548:13Third Quarter31Sat
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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