Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 2:24 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 18m at 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 - Oct 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:265.18:444.12:060.72:520.77:016:49New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:085.19:274.02:470.63:370.77:026:47Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue9:565.110:193.93:310.64:260.77:036:46Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:555.011:213.94:200.65:190.87:036:45Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:575.05:150.76:150.97:046:43First Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:223.912:544.96:150.87:161.07:056:42First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:204.01:544.77:210.98:261.07:066:41First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:244.12:584.68:410.99:330.87:076:39Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon3:324.34:034.59:540.710:250.77:076:38Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:354.65:024.510:530.611:110.67:086:37Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:314.85:574.411:480.511:580.57:096:35Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:245.06:494.412:450.57:106:34Full Moon12Thu
13Fri7:135.27:364.312:470.51:400.57:116:33Full Moon13Fri
14Sat7:565.28:174.21:350.62:290.57:116:31Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:365.18:564.02:190.73:120.77:126:30Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:164.99:373.82:590.83:540.87:136:29Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:014.710:253.63:390.94:371.07:146:28Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:524.411:193.54:211.15:211.27:156:26Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:454.35:061.26:051.37:166:25Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:103.412:324.15:531.46:501.57:166:24Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:563.41:174.06:431.57:411.57:176:23Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:433.42:053.97:431.68:401.57:186:22Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:353.62:583.88:551.59:291.47:196:21Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:303.83:513.79:531.310:071.27:206:19Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:194.04:393.810:371.110:421.07:216:18Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:054.35:253.811:191.011:180.87:226:17Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:504.66:113.912:050.87:236:16New Moon27Fri
28Sat6:364.96:573.912:550.77:236:15New Moon28Sat
29Sun7:215.27:424.012:460.51:460.57:246:14New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:055.38:254.01:350.42:350.47:256:13New Moon30Mon
31Tue8:505.39:114.02:250.33:230.47:266:12Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 11:21 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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