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 5h 11m 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 - Oct 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:513.92:284.48:100.89:130.97:016:50First Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:023.93:374.39:280.810:110.87:016:48Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun4:104.04:384.310:280.810:580.77:026:47Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon5:074.25:304.211:180.711:400.77:036:46Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue5:544.36:154.312:050.67:046:44Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:354.56:544.212:200.612:510.67:046:43Full Moon6Wed
7Thu7:124.67:294.212:590.61:330.67:056:42Full Moon7Thu
8Fri7:454.78:024.21:350.62:100.67:066:40Full Moon8Fri
9Sat8:184.78:344.12:090.62:450.67:076:39Full Moon9Sat
10Sun8:524.79:093.92:420.73:200.77:076:38Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon9:294.69:473.83:160.73:560.87:086:36Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:114.410:323.63:520.84:360.97:096:35Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:594.311:223.54:310.95:191.17:106:34Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:494.25:151.16:061.27:116:32Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:123.512:384.16:051.26:591.27:126:31Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:033.51:304.17:041.28:001.27:126:30Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:593.72:284.18:151.19:011.07:136:29Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:023.93:304.29:240.99:530.77:146:27Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue4:024.34:284.310:210.610:400.47:156:26Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:584.75:224.411:130.311:260.27:166:25Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:505.16:144.612:070.17:176:24New Moon21Thu
22Fri6:425.57:044.712:15-0.11:03-0.17:176:23New Moon22Fri
23Sat7:315.77:524.71:07-0.21:57-0.27:186:22New Moon23Sat
24Sun8:195.88:404.61:59-0.32:48-0.27:196:20New Moon24Sun
25Mon9:085.79:314.52:49-0.33:38-0.17:206:19Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue10:025.410:294.33:40-0.24:310.17:216:18Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:025.111:324.14:340.15:270.37:226:17Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:024.85:330.46:260.57:236:16First Quarter28Thu
29Fri12:334.01:004.56:370.77:300.77:246:15First Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:343.91:594.27:500.98:410.87:256:14First Quarter30Sat
31Sun1:393.92:044.08:100.98:410.86:265:13First Quarter31Sun
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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