Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:26 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 07m at 9:11 pm (4.3 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 - Jun 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:513.79:195.23:03-0.12:53-0.25:548:13Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:463.710:165.03:54-0.13:48-0.15:538:14Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:503.711:204.74:49-0.14:470.05:538:14Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:553.85:440.05:500.25:538:15Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:194.512:553.96:400.16:550.45:538:15First Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:154.21:534.07:390.28:110.55:538:16First Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:123.92:564.18:440.29:290.55:528:17First Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:143.73:574.29:410.310:290.55:528:17Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed4:153.54:514.310:270.311:200.55:528:18Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:093.35:414.311:080.35:528:18Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:013.26:274.412:100.511:48 AM0.45:528:18Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:483.27:094.41:020.512:300.55:528:19Full Moon12Sat
13Sun7:293.17:464.31:500.51:150.65:528:19Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:053.18:224.32:290.61:570.75:528:20Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:403.18:574.23:040.62:350.75:528:20Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:163.09:344.13:380.73:130.75:528:20Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:573.010:173.94:120.73:530.85:528:21Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:483.011:063.84:490.74:360.95:528:21Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:393.111:533.75:260.85:220.95:538:21Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:253.36:040.86:111.05:538:21Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:363.61:083.46:440.77:051.05:538:22Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:193.51:543.77:290.78:081.05:538:22Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:063.42:473.98:210.69:150.85:538:22Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:023.33:434.29:150.410:110.65:548:22Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:003.34:384.610:050.211:020.45:548:22Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:563.45:324.910:530.011:550.25:548:22Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun5:533.56:285.111:43-0.15:558:23New Moon27Sun
28Mon6:513.67:235.312:540.112:41-0.25:558:23New Moon28Mon
29Tue7:453.88:145.31:53-0.11:42-0.35:558:23New Moon29Tue
30Wed8:373.99:055.22:47-0.22:41-0.35:568:23New Moon30Wed
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 12:18 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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