Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 11:08 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 25m at 4:30 pm (4.0 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 - Jan 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:154.59:524.13:00-0.43:37-0.67:135:06Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:154.210:544.23:59-0.34:29-0.57:135:06Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:123.911:514.24:59-0.15:21-0.47:135:07Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:063.66:020.16:15-0.27:135:08Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:474.21:023.47:160.37:19-0.17:135:09Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:474.12:043.18:330.38:240.07:135:10Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue2:504.13:083.09:320.39:180.07:135:10Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed3:484.14:062.910:220.310:040.17:135:11Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:414.05:002.911:130.310:500.27:135:12Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:314.05:503.012:050.37:135:13New Moon10Fri
11Sat6:144.06:323.012:500.37:135:14New Moon11Sat
12Sun6:513.97:083.112:270.31:270.37:135:15New Moon12Sun
13Mon7:253.97:423.11:100.31:580.37:135:16New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:583.78:183.11:480.32:270.37:135:17Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:343.68:593.22:250.42:580.37:125:18Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:133.49:453.23:050.43:310.37:125:19Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri9:583.210:333.33:470.54:060.37:125:20Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:443.111:183.44:310.64:440.37:125:21First Quarter18Sat
19Sun11:263.05:170.75:240.37:115:22First Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:013.512:092.96:090.76:100.37:115:23First Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:483.612:582.87:110.77:060.27:105:24First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:433.81:562.88:180.68:090.17:105:25Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu2:434.02:592.99:130.49:05-0.17:095:26Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri3:414.23:593.110:030.19:58-0.47:095:27Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:374.44:583.410:55-0.110:54-0.57:085:28Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:334.65:563.711:51-0.311:55-0.67:085:29Full Moon26Sun
27Mon6:264.76:494.012:46-0.57:075:30Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:154.77:404.212:56-0.71:37-0.77:075:31Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:044.68:334.41:53-0.72:25-0.87:065:32Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu8:564.39:314.42:49-0.73:14-0.87:055:33Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri9:544.010:334.33:46-0.54:05-0.77:055:34Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 7:49 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 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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