Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 58m at 10:21 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:46 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Jul 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:334.010:534.34:250.14:380.35:568:23Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri11:294.111:464.25:100.05:320.45:578:22Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:234.35:570.16:300.55:578:22First Quarter3Sat
4Sun12:374.01:174.46:490.17:350.65:588:22First Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:313.82:164.57:480.18:490.65:588:22First Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:323.73:214.68:520.19:560.55:598:22Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed3:393.64:244.79:530.010:530.35:598:22Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:433.65:244.910:48-0.111:490.26:008:21Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:443.86:205.011:43-0.16:008:21Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:403.97:115.012:470.112:41-0.16:018:21Full Moon10Sat
11Sun7:314.07:575.01:410.01:37-0.16:028:21Full Moon11Sun
12Mon8:174.18:404.82:280.02:280.06:028:20Full Moon12Mon
13Tue9:024.19:224.63:100.03:140.16:038:20Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed9:484.010:074.33:510.13:590.36:038:19Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu10:383.910:544.04:300.24:440.56:048:19Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:283.911:413.85:100.35:310.76:058:19Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:143.95:500.56:190.96:058:18Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:253.612:593.86:320.77:131.16:068:18Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:083.41:463.87:190.88:181.26:078:17Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:563.22:403.88:150.89:241.26:078:16Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:513.13:383.99:120.810:161.06:088:16Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu3:513.14:324.110:020.711:000.96:098:15Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri4:463.25:214.210:460.611:440.86:108:15Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat5:373.46:084.411:320.46:108:14Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun6:253.66:524.612:300.612:210.36:118:13New Moon25Sun
26Mon7:103.87:344.81:160.41:110.26:128:13New Moon26Mon
27Tue7:534.18:144.81:580.22:000.16:128:12New Moon27Tue
28Wed8:354.38:564.82:380.02:470.06:138:11New Moon28Wed
29Thu9:204.49:404.63:18-0.13:340.06:148:10Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri10:114.510:314.44:00-0.14:240.16:158:09Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat11:074.611:254.24:45-0.15:170.26:158:09Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 1:03 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 71% 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 (71% 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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