Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 45m at 9:27 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:45 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Feb 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:574.05:133.211:190.411:090.17:045:35Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:404.15:573.412:030.27:035:36Full Moon2Wed
3Thu6:214.36:383.712:440.07:025:37Full Moon3Thu
4Fri6:594.47:183.912:45-0.21:22-0.27:015:38Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:384.47:594.01:29-0.31:59-0.37:005:39Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:184.38:444.22:13-0.32:37-0.47:005:40Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon9:034.19:354.22:58-0.33:19-0.46:595:41Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:543.910:304.33:48-0.24:04-0.46:585:42Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:483.711:254.34:410.04:54-0.36:575:43Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu11:413.55:390.25:49-0.26:565:44Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:224.212:393.36:470.36:54-0.16:555:45Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:254.21:453.28:040.38:07-0.16:545:46Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:344.22:573.39:110.29:12-0.16:535:47Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon3:404.34:033.410:080.110:09-0.26:525:48Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:404.45:033.711:02-0.111:07-0.36:515:49Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:344.45:563.911:56-0.26:505:50New Moon16Wed
17Thu6:214.56:424.012:04-0.312:44-0.36:495:51New Moon17Thu
18Fri7:034.47:234.112:55-0.41:26-0.36:485:52New Moon18Fri
19Sat7:424.38:034.11:40-0.32:04-0.36:465:53New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:204.08:444.02:21-0.22:40-0.26:455:53Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon9:013.89:283.93:010.03:16-0.16:445:54Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:453.510:153.83:430.23:530.16:435:55Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:303.311:013.74:260.44:320.36:425:56Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:153.111:473.65:110.65:150.56:415:57First Quarter24Thu
25Fri11:593.06:030.86:040.66:395:58First Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:353.512:492.87:080.97:050.76:385:59First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:313.51:492.88:180.98:110.66:376:00First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:333.52:532.99:110.89:060.56:366:01Waxing Gibbous28Mon
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 12:06 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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