Cape Lookout (ocean) tide times

Cape Lookout, NCCape LookoutNOAA 8656937Tuesday, November 10 · ESTTue Nov 10Predictions onlyChange station
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Today at Cape Lookout (ocean) the next low tide is at 1:44 PM (0.4 ft) and the next high tide is at 7:29 PM (3.1 ft). Tomorrow's first low is at 1:16 AM.

Estimated now
1.7 ft ↓
Falling 0.9 ft per hour
Next low
1:44 PM
In 2 h 29 min · 0.4 ft
Next high
7:29 PM
In 8 h 14 min · 3.1 ft
Tide range today
4.2 ft
Mean range 3.4 ft
Predictions only. No live gauge at this station.

Today's tide

Estimated curve between high and low timesNightHeight above MLLW
0 ft2 ft4 ftNOW 11:1412:39 AMLow · 0.3 ft7:12 AMHigh · 4.5 ft1:44 PMLow · 0.4 ft7:29 PMHigh · 3.1 ft
Tide chart for Cape Lookout (ocean), today. Low 0.3 ft at 12:39 AM, high 4.5 ft at 7:12 AM, low 0.4 ft at 1:44 PM, high 3.1 ft at 7:29 PM.

Heights and times are estimated from Cape Hatteras Fishing Pier using NOAA offsets. Only the high and low points are official; the curve between them is drawn by us.

Today's tides

ft above MLLW
  • Low12:39 AM0.3 ft
  • High7:12 AM4.5 ft
  • Low1:44 PM0.4 ft
  • High7:29 PM3.1 ft
Tide times for Cape Lookout (ocean)
TideTimeHeight
Low12:39 AM0.3 ft
High7:12 AM4.5 ft
Low1:44 PM0.4 ft
High7:29 PM3.1 ft
Sunrise
6:36 AM
First light 6:09
Sunset
5:06 PM
Last light 5:33
Moon
2%
Waxing crescent
Tide range
4.2 ft
Mean 3.4 ft

Best windows today

Plan the week →
  • Fishing
    4:00 to 7:00 PM

    Today's best window (6:00 to 7:00 AM) has passed. Dawn light with the incoming tide around the 7:12 AM high. Second window 5:00 to 6:00 PM.

  • Tidepools & shelling
    1:00 to 3:00 PM

    The 0.4 ft low at 1:44 PM falls in full daylight.

  • Surfing
    4:00 to 6:00 PM

    Mid tide from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. No wind sensor at this station.

  • Shallow boat launch
    Avoid 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

    Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 11:00 AM.

Plan the week

Moving water around the turn often fishes best. Local species and bait matter more than any chart.

Next 7 days

November calendar →
High and low tides for the next 7 days, heights in ft
DayTide 1Tide 2Tide 3Tide 4Range, ft
TodayTue 10L12:39a0.3H7:12a4.5L1:44p0.4H7:29p3.14.2 spring tide
WedNov 11L1:16a0.4H7:50a4.4L2:24p0.5H8:07p3.03.9
ThuNov 12L1:53a0.5H8:29a4.2L3:05p0.7H8:47p2.93.7
FriNov 13L2:32a0.7H9:10a4.0L3:48p0.8H9:29p2.83.3
SatNov 14L3:15a0.8H9:54a3.8L4:34p0.9H10:16p2.73.0
SunNov 15L4:02a1.0H10:41a3.6L5:21p1.0H11:09p2.72.7
MonNov 16L4:56a1.1H11:31a3.5L6:10p1.02.5

Spring tides Tuesday. Lows drop to 0.3 ft, the best low-water days this week. Spring and neap tides

Tide predictions and observations: NOAA National Ocean Service, Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS), station 8656937.

Nearby stations

Currents

Middle Marshes, S of

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Current predictions for Middle Marshes, S of, 7 mi away. Currents near inlets can be strong. Not for navigation.

Station details

Datum
Mean lower low water
Predictions
NOAA subordinate, from Cape Hatteras Fishing Pier
Live gauge
None
Coordinates
34.608° N, 76.528° W
Time zone
Eastern, UTC−5
Station ID
NOAA 8656937

About the tides at Cape Lookout (ocean)

Tides here are mixed. On average the two daily highs differ by 1.0 ft, so check which low is the lower one before you head out. The pattern follows the reference station at Cape Hatteras Fishing Pier. The average range is about 3.4 ft. Spring tides add a little more at both ends. From the average lower low to the average higher high, the difference is 3.9 ft. In the next 12 months the highest predicted tide here is 5.1 ft on November 25, and the lowest is −1.2 ft on January 23.

Cape Lookout (ocean) is a subordinate station. NOAA predicts its tides by adjusting Cape Hatteras Fishing Pier: highs come about 22 min and lows about 22 min earlier than there. NOAA measured the tide here from 1978 to 1979 to set up these predictions. The nearest other station is Cape Lookout Bight, 0.7 mi away, where high tide comes about 8 min later. For tidal currents, see Middle Marshes, S of.

Predictions are based on Cape Hatteras Fishing Pier.

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Tide predictions and water levels from NOAA CO-OPS. For planning only, not for navigation. Real water levels can differ because of wind, air pressure and river flow. Always check conditions on site.