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 26m at 9:56 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:153.53:584.49:320.710:250.86:387:33Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue4:193.84:564.610:290.411:130.56:397:32Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed5:184.25:504.811:240.26:407:30Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu6:134.66:425.012:030.212:220.06:407:29New Moon4Thu
5Fri7:055.07:305.112:540.01:19-0.26:417:28New Moon5Fri
6Sat7:545.38:165.01:43-0.22:14-0.36:427:26New Moon6Sat
7Sun8:425.59:034.92:31-0.43:05-0.36:437:25Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon9:325.49:534.63:17-0.43:56-0.16:437:24Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue10:275.310:504.34:05-0.24:500.16:447:22Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed11:275.011:484.14:560.05:460.56:457:21Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:254.85:510.36:480.86:457:19First Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:453.81:234.56:510.68:001.06:467:18First Quarter12Fri
13Sat1:453.72:264.38:030.89:171.06:477:16First Quarter13Sat
14Sun2:533.63:364.29:190.910:151.06:487:15Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon4:033.64:374.210:190.911:010.96:487:14Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:003.85:274.211:070.811:420.96:497:12Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed5:473.96:104.211:520.86:507:11Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu6:284.16:484.312:210.812:360.76:507:09Full Moon18Thu
19Fri7:044.37:224.312:580.71:180.66:517:08Full Moon19Fri
20Sat7:374.57:544.21:320.71:570.66:527:06Full Moon20Sat
21Sun8:104.68:264.22:050.62:320.66:537:05Full Moon21Sun
22Mon8:434.68:594.02:360.63:070.66:537:04Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue9:184.69:343.93:080.63:430.76:547:02Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed9:584.510:163.73:420.74:220.96:557:01Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu10:454.411:043.64:180.85:051.06:566:59Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri11:364.411:553.55:000.95:521.16:566:58Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:274.35:491.06:461.26:576:57Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:473.51:214.36:471.07:501.26:586:55Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon1:453.62:224.37:571.08:581.06:586:54Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:513.83:274.49:120.89:550.86:596:52Waning Crescent30Tue
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 1:13 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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