Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:59 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 20m at 7:27 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Feb 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:514.02:072.88:320.48:17-0.17:045:35Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon2:564.23:142.99:300.29:18-0.37:035:36Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue3:584.44:183.110:240.010:15-0.57:025:37Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed4:584.65:213.411:20-0.111:17-0.67:015:38Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:564.76:193.812:19-0.47:015:39New Moon5Thu
6Fri6:484.77:124.112:22-0.61:12-0.57:005:40New Moon6Fri
7Sat7:374.68:024.21:23-0.71:59-0.76:595:41New Moon7Sat
8Sun8:254.38:554.32:19-0.62:46-0.76:585:42Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:184.09:544.33:15-0.53:33-0.66:575:43Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:163.610:524.24:12-0.24:21-0.46:565:44Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:103.311:454.15:080.05:09-0.16:555:45First Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:003.06:060.35:580.16:545:46First Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:363.912:512.87:180.66:570.46:535:47First Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:333.71:492.68:350.78:060.56:525:48First Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:353.62:522.59:300.79:030.56:515:49Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon3:343.53:492.510:150.79:470.56:505:49Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue4:253.54:392.610:570.710:280.56:495:50Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:113.55:262.711:390.711:110.56:485:51Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:513.66:062.912:170.66:475:52Full Moon19Thu
20Fri6:263.66:413.112:490.56:465:53Full Moon20Fri
21Sat6:583.67:133.312:430.41:170.46:455:54Full Moon21Sat
22Sun7:303.67:463.51:230.31:450.36:435:55Full Moon22Sun
23Mon8:013.58:203.62:010.32:140.36:425:56Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue8:363.39:003.72:390.32:460.26:415:57Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed9:173.29:493.83:200.33:220.26:405:58Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu10:063.010:413.94:060.44:020.26:395:59Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:563.011:334.04:550.54:480.16:376:00Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat11:472.95:490.55:400.26:366:00Third Quarter28Sat
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 10:43 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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