Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 37m at 11:08 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:43 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Sep 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:244.07:434.21:191.11:301.06:397:33Full Moon1Sun
2Mon7:584.28:154.11:531.02:110.96:397:31Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:324.38:474.12:250.92:490.96:407:30Full Moon3Tue
4Wed9:074.49:224.02:570.93:270.96:417:29Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:464.510:033.83:310.84:080.96:417:27Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri10:354.510:533.74:090.84:541.06:427:26Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:304.611:483.74:530.85:431.06:437:25Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:244.75:420.86:371.16:447:23Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:413.71:174.76:360.87:381.16:447:22Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:363.82:174.77:400.88:491.06:457:20Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:403.93:224.88:550.79:530.86:467:19Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu3:494.14:254.910:020.510:450.66:467:18Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri4:524.55:254.911:010.311:360.46:477:16Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:514.86:225.012:000.26:487:15New Moon14Sat
15Sun6:485.17:165.012:290.21:020.16:487:13New Moon15Sun
16Mon7:405.48:044.91:230.22:020.16:497:12New Moon16Mon
17Tue8:285.48:514.72:140.12:550.26:507:10New Moon17Tue
18Wed9:165.39:394.43:020.23:460.36:517:09Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:085.110:334.23:480.44:370.56:517:08Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:054.911:303.94:360.65:300.86:527:06Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:014.75:260.86:231.16:537:05First Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:243.712:524.56:161.17:191.36:547:03First Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:133.61:424.37:101.38:301.56:547:02First Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:043.52:374.18:181.49:351.56:557:00First Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:023.53:344.09:281.410:171.46:566:59Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu3:583.64:254.010:171.410:501.46:566:58Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri4:473.75:104.010:571.311:201.36:576:56Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:303.95:534.011:351.211:521.26:586:55Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:124.26:334.012:171.16:596:53Full Moon29Sun
30Mon6:514.47:114.112:281.11:021.06:596:52Full Moon30Mon
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 1:55 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 79% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (79% illuminated). This places Cape Lookout Bight, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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