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 6h 14m 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 - Mar 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:433.75:593.112:010.66:356:01New Moon1Mon
2Tue6:213.86:373.312:380.56:336:02New Moon2Tue
3Wed6:563.87:133.512:390.31:120.36:326:03New Moon3Wed
4Thu7:313.87:493.71:220.21:460.26:316:04New Moon4Thu
5Fri8:073.78:283.92:040.12:200.16:306:05Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat8:473.69:154.02:470.12:570.06:286:06Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun9:363.410:094.13:340.13:390.06:276:07Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon10:303.311:044.24:240.24:260.06:266:07Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue11:243.211:584.35:180.35:170.06:246:08First Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:173.26:190.46:150.16:236:09First Quarter10Wed
11Thu12:564.31:183.17:310.47:270.16:226:10First Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:024.32:283.28:430.38:400.06:206:11Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat3:094.33:353.49:410.29:41-0.16:196:12Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun4:124.44:383.710:330.010:40-0.26:176:12Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon5:114.45:374.011:28-0.111:42-0.26:166:13Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue6:064.46:294.212:22-0.26:156:14Full Moon16Tue
17Wed6:544.37:164.412:44-0.31:10-0.26:136:15Full Moon17Wed
18Thu7:384.27:594.41:37-0.31:53-0.26:126:16Full Moon18Thu
19Fri8:213.98:444.32:25-0.22:34-0.16:116:16Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat9:073.69:334.23:120.03:140.16:096:17Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun9:583.310:254.03:590.23:550.36:086:18Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon10:493.111:143.94:460.54:370.56:066:19Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue11:353.05:330.75:210.76:056:20Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed12:003.712:192.86:250.96:090.96:046:20Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu12:473.61:072.77:361.17:101.06:026:21Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:413.52:042.78:411.08:190.96:016:22Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:393.53:022.89:231.09:100.85:596:23Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun3:323.53:523.09:570.99:530.75:586:23Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon4:193.64:393.310:310.810:360.65:576:24Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue5:043.75:243.511:080.611:240.55:556:25Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed5:473.76:063.911:480.55:546:26New Moon31Wed
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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