Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 16m at 3:26 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:27 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Feb 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:483.87:032.912:160.41:190.47:045:35New Moon1Mon
2Tue7:213.87:373.01:000.31:490.37:035:36New Moon2Tue
3Wed7:553.88:143.21:410.22:200.27:025:37Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu8:313.78:553.32:210.22:530.27:015:38Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri9:133.59:443.53:030.23:290.17:015:39Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat10:023.410:363.63:500.24:080.07:005:40Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:523.311:263.84:410.34:510.06:595:41First Quarter7Sun
8Mon11:413.25:350.35:390.06:585:42First Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:174.012:323.16:360.46:350.06:575:43First Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:144.11:333.07:490.37:43-0.16:565:44First Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:194.32:403.08:570.28:49-0.36:555:45Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri3:244.43:463.29:540.09:47-0.46:545:46Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat4:264.54:493.410:50-0.110:46-0.56:535:47Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun5:264.75:503.611:49-0.311:49-0.56:525:48Full Moon14Sun
15Mon6:224.76:453.912:47-0.46:515:49Full Moon15Mon
16Tue7:114.67:344.012:52-0.61:37-0.56:505:50Full Moon16Tue
17Wed7:584.48:234.11:49-0.52:23-0.56:495:51Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu8:474.19:164.12:41-0.43:07-0.46:485:52Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri9:393.810:134.03:34-0.23:52-0.26:475:53Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat10:343.511:053.94:270.04:360.06:465:53Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun11:233.211:533.85:190.35:200.26:445:54Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon12:092.96:140.66:050.56:435:55Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:403.612:562.77:230.87:000.66:425:56Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:323.51:502.68:350.88:050.76:415:57Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:303.42:482.59:250.88:580.76:405:58Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri3:253.53:412.610:040.89:400.66:385:59Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat4:143.54:302.710:420.710:200.56:376:00Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun5:003.65:162.911:210.711:030.56:366:01Waning Crescent28Sun
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 6:26 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 96% 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 Waning Gibbous (96% 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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