Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 12:10 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 41m at 6:22 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Nov 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:494.98:073.61:250.82:230.86:265:13Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon8:334.98:543.62:070.73:080.86:275:12Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue9:274.89:553.52:540.73:580.86:285:11Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:284.710:583.63:480.74:500.86:295:10Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:264.611:563.84:470.85:440.86:305:09First Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:214.45:520.86:430.86:315:08First Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:554.01:214.37:070.87:480.66:325:07First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:004.32:254.28:260.78:460.46:335:06Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon3:034.63:264.19:280.59:340.36:335:06Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:004.94:234.010:230.410:210.26:345:05Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed4:545.15:194.011:200.311:100.26:355:04Full Moon11Wed
12Thu5:475.36:113.912:180.36:365:03Full Moon12Thu
13Fri6:365.36:583.912:020.21:120.36:375:03Full Moon13Fri
14Sat7:205.27:413.712:540.32:000.36:385:02Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:045.08:263.61:420.42:460.56:395:01Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:504.79:173.42:270.63:320.76:405:01Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue9:434.410:163.33:140.84:190.86:415:00Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:384.111:103.34:031.05:031.06:425:00Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:273.911:573.34:531.15:461.16:434:59Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:113.75:461.36:331.16:444:59Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:433.412:563.56:481.47:251.26:454:58Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:323.51:463.38:031.38:141.16:464:58Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:243.62:383.28:581.28:521.06:474:57Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue3:113.83:273.29:391.09:270.96:484:57Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed3:554.14:123.210:180.910:010.76:494:57Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:394.34:583.211:010.810:390.66:504:56Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:234.55:433.311:480.711:230.56:514:56New Moon27Fri
28Sat6:084.76:273.312:370.66:524:56New Moon28Sat
29Sun6:504.87:093.412:130.41:230.56:524:56New Moon29Sun
30Mon7:334.87:523.41:030.32:080.46:534:55Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 9:16 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 Full Moon (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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