Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 9:27 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 03m at 2:34 pm (4.0 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 - Oct 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:174.510:383.84:000.74:400.87:006:50Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:054.311:273.64:390.95:241.07:016:49Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:544.25:221.06:111.27:026:47Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:163.512:424.16:101.27:041.47:036:46Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:053.41:334.07:061.38:081.47:036:45Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:583.42:293.98:141.39:111.37:046:43Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:593.53:294.09:211.210:001.17:056:42Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat3:583.84:244.110:141.010:400.97:066:41Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:504.15:134.211:000.711:200.67:076:39Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:374.56:004.411:470.57:076:38Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:234.96:454.512:020.412:370.37:086:37New Moon11Tue
12Wed7:085.27:284.612:470.21:270.17:096:35New Moon12Wed
13Thu7:515.48:114.61:340.02:150.07:106:34New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:365.58:564.52:19-0.13:020.07:116:33Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat9:235.59:464.43:05-0.13:510.17:116:31Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:185.310:444.23:540.04:430.27:126:30Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:185.111:464.14:470.25:400.47:136:29Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:184.95:460.46:400.67:146:28First Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:474.11:174.66:520.67:490.77:156:27First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:504.02:214.48:090.89:020.77:166:25First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:004.13:304.39:270.710:010.67:166:24Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:074.34:324.210:280.610:490.57:176:23Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:054.55:274.211:210.511:340.47:186:22Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:544.76:154.212:110.57:196:21Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:384.86:574.212:170.41:000.47:206:20Full Moon25Tue
26Wed7:174.97:354.21:000.41:440.47:216:18Full Moon26Wed
27Thu7:534.98:104.11:400.52:230.47:226:17Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:284.88:454.02:170.52:590.57:236:16Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:034.79:223.82:520.63:350.67:236:15Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun8:424.59:043.72:280.73:120.76:245:14Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon9:274.49:533.53:060.83:530.96:255:13Waning 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 6:00 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 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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