Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 28m at 2:32 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 8:18 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Dec 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:303.75:061.05:390.76:544:55Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:043.612:163.66:030.96:260.66:554:55Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:533.91:073.57:100.97:220.56:564:55Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:494.22:063.48:190.78:190.36:574:55Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun2:484.53:063.49:170.49:100.06:584:55Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon3:444.84:043.510:100.210:00-0.26:594:55Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:415.15:033.611:050.110:53-0.36:594:55New Moon7Tue
8Wed5:385.36:003.712:06-0.17:004:55New Moon8Wed
9Thu6:335.46:553.81:05-0.27:014:55New Moon9Thu
10Fri7:245.37:473.912:54-0.41:58-0.27:024:55New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:165.18:433.81:52-0.32:50-0.27:034:55Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:124.89:473.82:49-0.23:43-0.27:034:56Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:134.410:523.93:500.04:36-0.17:044:56Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:114.111:493.94:520.25:270.17:054:56First Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:043.75:550.56:190.37:054:56First Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:423.912:563.47:080.77:180.47:064:57First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:383.91:533.18:250.78:160.57:064:57First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:363.92:512.99:220.79:020.57:074:58Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun3:273.93:432.810:070.79:400.67:084:58Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:143.94:302.710:500.710:150.67:084:58Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:583.95:162.711:350.710:520.67:094:59Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:404.05:572.812:200.77:094:59Full Moon22Wed
23Thu6:184.06:352.812:590.67:105:00Full Moon23Thu
24Fri6:544.07:102.912:190.61:320.67:105:01Full Moon24Fri
25Sat7:274.07:442.91:020.52:030.57:105:01Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:013.98:213.01:420.52:340.47:115:02Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon8:383.89:043.12:220.53:080.47:115:02Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue9:213.79:553.23:050.53:430.37:115:03Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:103.510:473.53:520.54:220.37:125:04Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:583.411:353.74:430.55:030.27:125:04Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri11:453.35:370.55:480.17:125:05Third Quarter31Fri
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 5:25 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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