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 (tomorrow) : 3:03 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 01m at 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 - Feb 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:263.88:483.62:240.12:460.17:035:35Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:033.69:313.63:010.23:180.17:025:36Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun9:453.410:163.63:410.33:530.27:015:37Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:283.211:013.64:230.54:300.37:015:38Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue11:113.011:473.65:090.75:110.47:005:39Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed11:562.96:020.85:590.46:595:40Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:363.712:462.87:070.96:590.46:585:41Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:353.71:492.88:170.88:060.36:575:42Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:393.82:562.99:140.69:060.16:565:43Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun3:394.13:583.210:040.310:01-0.16:555:44Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:354.34:553.610:540.110:57-0.46:545:45Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:284.55:494.011:45-0.211:55-0.66:535:46New Moon12Tue
13Wed6:174.76:384.412:35-0.56:525:47New Moon13Wed
14Thu7:034.77:264.612:52-0.71:21-0.76:515:48New Moon14Thu
15Fri7:484.68:154.81:44-0.82:06-0.86:505:49Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat8:364.49:084.72:35-0.72:52-0.86:495:50Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun9:284.110:054.63:27-0.53:39-0.76:485:51Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:243.811:034.54:22-0.24:30-0.56:475:52Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue11:203.511:594.25:200.15:25-0.26:465:53First Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:153.36:260.46:270.16:455:54First Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:594.01:183.07:450.67:420.36:435:55First Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:083.82:313.08:570.68:510.36:425:56Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat3:173.83:403.09:510.59:470.36:415:57Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:163.84:363.210:390.410:360.36:405:57Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:053.95:233.411:240.411:250.26:395:58Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:463.96:023.612:050.36:375:59Full Moon26Tue
27Wed6:223.96:373.712:100.212:410.26:366:00Full Moon27Wed
28Thu6:543.97:093.912:510.11:120.16:356:01Full Moon28Thu
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 11:49 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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