Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 19m at 10:41 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 5:22 pm (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Sep 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:564.611:173.84:310.75:180.96:397:32Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:494.45:140.96:051.16:397:31First Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:073.612:364.35:571.16:551.46:407:30First Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:523.41:234.16:421.27:561.56:417:28First Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:373.32:134.07:351.49:101.66:427:27First Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:293.23:094.08:421.410:021.56:427:26First Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:273.34:044.09:431.310:381.46:437:24Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat4:213.44:524.110:281.211:111.36:447:23Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:093.65:374.211:091.111:451.26:447:21Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon5:553.96:204.211:531.06:457:20Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:394.27:014.312:221.112:410.96:467:19Full Moon11Tue
12Wed7:204.57:404.31:030.91:300.86:477:17Full Moon12Wed
13Thu7:594.78:184.31:440.82:160.76:477:16Full Moon13Thu
14Fri8:394.98:574.32:240.63:010.66:487:14Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat9:225.09:414.13:040.53:470.66:497:13Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:125.010:344.03:470.54:370.76:497:12Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:125.011:353.94:360.55:310.86:507:10Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:115.05:300.66:280.96:517:09Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:333.91:094.96:280.77:321.06:527:07Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:313.92:104.87:340.88:471.06:527:06Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:374.03:164.78:530.89:520.96:537:04Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat3:464.24:204.710:030.710:440.76:547:03Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun4:484.45:194.711:010.611:310.66:547:02Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon5:464.66:144.611:570.56:557:00Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:394.97:044.612:200.612:550.56:566:59New Moon25Tue
26Wed7:275.07:494.51:090.61:500.56:576:57New Moon26Wed
27Thu8:095.08:294.31:550.62:380.66:576:56New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:485.09:084.12:360.73:200.76:586:54Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat9:294.89:493.93:140.84:020.96:596:53Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:144.610:373.73:530.94:451.17:006:52Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 2:01 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 86% 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 (86% 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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