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 4h 50m 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 - May 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:004.012:293.36:200.66:200.86:167:50Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:483.81:163.37:090.87:151.06:157:51Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:343.62:053.38:040.98:241.16:147:51Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:233.42:583.49:020.99:321.06:137:52Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:173.33:503.59:470.910:191.06:127:53Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue4:083.24:373.710:210.810:580.96:117:54Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed4:543.25:203.810:540.711:370.86:107:55Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu5:393.26:034.011:280.76:097:55Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri6:233.36:454.212:200.712:070.66:087:56New Moon9Fri
10Sat7:053.37:254.41:060.612:510.56:077:57New Moon10Sat
11Sun7:453.48:044.51:510.51:360.46:067:58New Moon11Sun
12Mon8:233.58:444.62:330.42:210.36:057:59New Moon12Mon
13Tue9:043.59:274.63:150.33:060.36:057:59Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed9:523.510:184.53:580.23:530.26:048:00Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu10:503.611:174.44:450.24:460.36:038:01Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:503.75:350.25:440.36:028:02Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:134.312:473.96:260.26:450.46:028:02First Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:074.21:434.17:210.27:540.46:018:03First Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:044.02:444.38:240.19:110.46:008:04First Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:063.93:474.59:260.010:150.26:008:05Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed4:093.84:464.710:19-0.111:110.15:598:05Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu5:083.75:424.911:08-0.15:588:06Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri6:063.76:374.912:070.111:59 AM-0.15:588:07Full Moon23Fri
24Sat7:013.77:275.01:060.112:540.05:578:08Full Moon24Sat
25Sun7:503.78:134.92:020.01:490.15:578:08Full Moon25Sun
26Mon8:343.68:564.72:500.12:380.25:568:09Full Moon26Mon
27Tue9:193.59:404.43:350.23:230.35:568:10Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed10:083.410:304.24:180.34:090.55:558:10Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu11:033.311:223.95:010.54:570.75:558:11Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri11:563.35:430.65:450.95:558:12Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat12:103.712:423.46:230.76:341.05:548:12Third Quarter31Sat
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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