Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 10:21 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 46m at 3:34 pm (3.9 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 - Jan 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:003.94:133.010:260.610:100.47:135:06Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:454.05:003.111:100.510:520.37:135:07Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:284.25:433.211:550.411:370.27:135:08Full Moon3Mon
4Tue6:074.36:233.412:370.37:135:08Full Moon4Tue
5Wed6:454.47:013.512:220.11:140.17:135:09Full Moon5Wed
6Thu7:214.47:393.61:050.01:500.07:135:10Full Moon6Thu
7Fri7:594.48:203.71:460.02:26-0.17:135:11Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat8:394.39:073.72:280.03:04-0.17:135:12Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun9:264.19:593.83:130.03:44-0.17:135:13Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:163.910:523.94:030.14:29-0.17:135:14Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:073.711:454.14:570.25:17-0.17:135:14Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed11:593.65:570.46:11-0.17:135:15Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:414.212:573.47:070.47:15-0.17:135:16Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:444.22:023.38:200.38:21-0.27:125:17Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat2:514.43:103.49:230.29:21-0.37:125:18Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:534.54:143.510:200.010:17-0.47:125:19Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:524.75:143.711:17-0.211:15-0.57:125:20Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:474.86:083.912:14-0.37:115:21New Moon18Tue
19Wed6:364.86:574.012:13-0.51:04-0.47:115:22New Moon19Wed
20Thu7:214.77:434.01:07-0.51:49-0.57:115:23New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:044.58:294.01:56-0.42:31-0.47:105:24Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat8:484.29:173.92:42-0.33:12-0.37:105:25Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun9:363.910:083.83:280.03:53-0.17:095:26Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:243.610:573.74:150.24:340.17:095:27Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:093.411:433.65:030.55:170.37:085:28First Quarter25Tue
26Wed11:533.15:550.76:030.47:085:29First Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:303.512:402.96:580.86:570.57:075:30First Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:233.51:342.88:090.97:580.57:065:31First Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:223.52:362.79:050.88:520.57:065:32Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun3:193.63:342.89:510.79:380.47:055:33Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon4:103.84:263.010:340.510:220.27:045:34Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 6:57 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 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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