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 3h 25m at 2:24 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 8:36 pm (4.4 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 - May 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:003.71:283.27:271.07:381.16:147:51First Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:493.52:233.38:281.08:511.16:137:52First Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:453.43:223.59:210.99:511.06:127:53First Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:423.44:153.710:030.810:370.86:117:53Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat4:333.45:014.010:400.611:200.66:107:54Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:203.45:454.311:170.56:107:55Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:043.56:284.512:050.511:56 AM0.46:097:56Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:473.67:104.812:520.412:400.26:087:57Full Moon8Tue
9Wed7:283.77:514.91:390.21:250.16:077:57Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:093.78:335.02:230.12:100.06:067:58Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:513.79:184.93:060.12:560.06:057:59Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat9:393.710:094.83:500.13:430.06:048:00Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:363.711:064.64:380.24:360.16:048:01Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:373.75:290.25:350.36:038:01Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:034.412:363.96:230.36:390.46:028:02Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:594.21:354.07:210.37:520.56:018:03Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:574.02:394.28:250.39:100.56:018:04Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:003.83:444.49:250.210:140.46:008:04Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat4:043.74:434.610:170.111:090.35:598:05Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:033.75:374.811:050.05:598:06Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:573.76:284.912:030.211:53 AM0.05:588:07Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:473.77:144.912:570.212:430.05:588:07New Moon22Tue
23Wed7:333.77:564.91:480.21:330.15:578:08New Moon23Wed
24Thu8:143.68:364.72:320.22:180.25:578:09New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:543.69:164.53:130.33:000.35:568:09Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat9:373.510:004.33:530.43:410.45:568:10Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:253.410:484.14:330.54:240.65:558:11Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:173.311:363.95:130.65:110.85:558:11Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:063.45:540.76:000.95:558:12First Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:213.712:523.46:370.86:541.15:548:13First Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:053.51:393.57:230.87:571.15:548:13First Quarter31Thu
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 5:30 pm — 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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