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 49m 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 - Nov 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:405.210:023.93:150.14:120.47:276:11Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:365.011:043.84:060.25:040.57:286:10Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:374.85:030.46:000.67:296:09First Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:083.912:374.56:070.67:010.67:306:09First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:104.012:364.36:190.87:070.66:315:08First Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:154.11:404.17:410.88:120.56:325:07First Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:234.32:464.08:530.69:060.46:335:06Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed3:254.63:453.99:490.59:520.36:345:05Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu4:194.84:383.910:410.410:360.26:355:04Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:074.95:273.911:330.411:220.36:365:04Full Moon10Fri
11Sat5:525.06:113.912:230.36:375:03Full Moon11Sat
12Sun6:335.06:503.812:080.31:070.46:375:02Full Moon12Sun
13Mon7:114.97:283.712:510.41:470.46:385:02Full Moon13Mon
14Tue7:484.88:053.61:310.42:250.56:395:01Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed8:284.68:483.52:100.63:040.76:405:00Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu9:124.39:373.42:500.73:440.86:415:00Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:014.110:303.33:330.94:260.96:424:59Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat10:503.911:203.34:201.05:101.06:434:59Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun11:363.85:121.25:561.06:444:58Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:083.412:233.66:111.26:471.06:454:58Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:593.61:133.57:211.27:410.96:464:57Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:543.82:093.48:261.18:290.86:474:57Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu2:484.03:043.49:170.99:120.66:484:57Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri3:394.43:553.510:030.79:530.36:494:56Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat4:274.74:453.610:500.510:370.26:504:56Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun5:155.05:333.711:410.311:260.06:514:56New Moon26Sun
27Mon6:035.26:213.812:330.26:524:55New Moon27Mon
28Tue6:495.37:073.912:19-0.11:220.06:534:55New Moon28Tue
29Wed7:365.37:563.91:11-0.22:090.06:534:55Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu8:265.18:513.92:03-0.22:580.06:544:55Waxing Crescent30Thu
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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