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 : in 2h 13m at 3:04 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:233.612:484.46:091.27:161.47:006:50First Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:103.51:364.27:001.48:261.57:016:49First Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:003.42:304.18:021.59:331.57:026:48First Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:573.43:284.09:151.510:171.57:036:46Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue3:543.44:204.010:071.410:501.47:036:45Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed4:433.65:064.110:481.311:201.37:046:43Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu5:273.85:504.111:281.211:531.27:056:42Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri6:104.16:314.112:111.17:066:41Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:504.47:114.212:291.112:581.07:066:39Full Moon9Sat
10Sun7:284.67:484.21:081.01:440.97:076:38Full Moon10Sun
11Mon8:054.88:244.11:470.92:270.87:086:37Full Moon11Mon
12Tue8:425.09:024.12:250.83:090.77:096:35Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed9:245.09:453.93:050.73:540.77:106:34Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu10:145.010:403.83:470.74:430.87:106:33Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri11:135.011:413.84:360.75:360.87:116:32Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:134.95:310.76:330.97:126:30Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:393.81:104.86:300.87:361.07:136:29Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:383.92:114.77:390.98:480.97:146:28Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:434.03:174.78:590.89:510.77:156:27Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed3:514.24:214.610:080.710:420.67:156:25Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu4:524.55:194.611:060.511:280.57:166:24Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri5:494.86:154.512:030.47:176:23Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat6:425.17:074.512:170.41:020.47:186:22New Moon23Sat
24Sun7:305.27:534.31:070.41:580.47:196:21New Moon24Sun
25Mon8:135.28:354.21:550.52:460.47:206:20New Moon25Mon
26Tue8:545.19:163.92:380.63:310.57:216:19Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed9:374.910:023.73:190.74:150.77:226:18Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu10:254.610:553.54:000.95:010.97:236:16Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri11:194.411:493.44:441.15:471.17:236:15Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:104.25:311.26:331.37:246:14First Quarter30Sat
31Sun12:383.311:57 AM4.15:191.46:231.46:255:13First Quarter31Sun
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 6:07 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 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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