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 6h 00m 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 - Dec 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:465.08:093.81:210.02:170.16:544:55Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:354.99:043.92:130.03:050.06:554:55Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue9:324.710:083.93:080.13:570.06:564:55Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed10:334.511:104.14:080.24:490.06:574:55Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:304.25:100.35:420.16:584:55Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:074.212:254.06:160.46:390.16:584:55Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:054.31:233.77:330.57:430.16:594:55Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:074.42:273.58:470.48:430.17:004:55Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon3:084.53:283.49:430.39:330.17:014:55Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue4:044.54:243.310:350.310:190.17:024:55Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed4:574.65:193.311:290.311:060.27:024:55Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:474.66:083.312:230.37:034:56New Moon12Thu
13Fri6:314.56:513.31:110.37:044:56New Moon13Fri
14Sat7:104.47:293.312:460.41:500.37:054:56New Moon14Sat
15Sun7:474.38:073.21:290.42:260.47:054:56Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:254.18:493.22:090.53:010.47:064:57Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:063.89:373.22:500.63:360.57:064:57Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:533.610:283.23:330.74:120.67:074:57Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:403.411:143.34:180.84:480.67:084:58Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:233.311:563.45:050.95:260.67:084:58First Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:043.15:551.06:070.67:094:59First Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:403.512:483.06:531.06:560.67:094:59First Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:293.61:392.98:000.97:510.57:105:00First Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:233.82:362.98:560.78:430.37:105:00Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed3:164.03:313.09:430.59:300.17:115:01Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu4:094.34:263.110:300.310:18-0.17:115:02Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:014.55:213.311:220.211:10-0.27:115:02Full Moon27Fri
28Sat5:544.76:153.512:180.07:125:03Full Moon28Sat
29Sun6:444.87:053.712:09-0.31:10-0.27:125:04Full Moon29Sun
30Mon7:314.87:553.91:08-0.41:59-0.47:125:04Full Moon30Mon
31Tue8:204.78:504.02:03-0.52:47-0.57:125:05Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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