Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:40 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 11m at 6:08 pm (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Oct 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:314.45:014.710:430.611:100.67:006:51Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:284.85:574.711:380.411:580.47:016:50Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:245.26:514.812:380.27:016:48Full Moon3Sun
4Mon7:175.67:414.812:500.21:390.17:026:47Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:065.88:294.61:430.12:340.17:036:45Full Moon5Tue
6Wed8:565.89:194.52:340.13:280.27:046:44Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu9:495.610:144.23:240.14:220.37:056:43Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:495.311:184.04:170.35:200.67:056:41Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:525.05:130.66:180.87:066:40Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:203.912:504.86:120.97:211.17:076:39Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:173.81:474.57:171.18:361.27:086:37Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:173.72:494.38:381.39:411.27:086:36Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:243.73:514.19:501.310:271.27:096:35Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:223.84:444.010:401.211:021.27:106:33Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:094.05:303.911:231.211:331.27:116:32Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat5:514.16:113.812:041.27:126:31Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:294.36:493.812:041.212:471.17:136:30New Moon17Sun
18Mon7:044.47:233.812:371.21:291.17:136:28New Moon18Mon
19Tue7:374.57:563.71:131.22:061.17:146:27New Moon19Tue
20Wed8:104.68:273.61:481.12:401.07:156:26New Moon20Wed
21Thu8:434.68:593.62:231.13:151.17:166:25Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri9:184.69:353.52:581.13:521.17:176:24Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:004.510:223.43:351.14:331.27:186:22Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:534.411:193.44:171.15:181.27:196:21Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:484.45:061.16:061.27:196:20First Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:143.512:414.46:011.16:571.27:206:19First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:073.71:334.37:031.17:561.07:216:18First Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:053.92:324.38:161.08:580.87:226:17First Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:084.33:354.39:300.89:530.67:236:16Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat4:094.74:344.310:300.510:410.37:246:15Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun4:065.14:314.310:250.310:280.16:255:14Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 9:24 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 92% 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 Waxing Gibbous (92% 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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