Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:05 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 12m at 1:49 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Jul 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:563.45:314.310:590.411:570.65:568:23Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:473.46:164.411:410.45:578:23Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:323.46:564.412:440.612:250.45:578:22New Moon3Mon
4Tue7:123.57:334.51:280.51:100.45:588:22New Moon4Tue
5Wed7:493.58:084.52:070.51:510.45:588:22New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:253.68:434.42:410.42:300.45:598:22New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:013.69:194.33:140.43:080.55:598:22Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat9:413.69:584.23:480.43:470.56:008:22Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:263.610:424.04:230.44:280.66:008:21Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:143.711:283.95:000.55:120.76:018:21Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:013.85:390.56:010.86:018:21First Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:133.712:473.96:210.56:550.96:028:20First Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:593.61:374.17:100.57:580.96:038:20First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:503.52:344.28:070.49:060.86:038:20First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:493.53:364.59:080.310:060.66:048:19Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun3:533.64:364.710:040.111:000.36:048:19Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon4:553.75:345.010:58-0.111:550.16:058:18Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:543.96:295.211:54-0.36:068:18Full Moon18Tue
19Wed6:514.27:225.312:53-0.112:54-0.46:068:17Full Moon19Wed
20Thu7:444.48:125.31:48-0.31:53-0.56:078:17Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:354.69:015.22:39-0.42:48-0.56:088:16Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:284.69:524.93:27-0.43:42-0.36:088:16Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:244.610:484.64:16-0.44:36-0.16:098:15Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:244.511:434.35:05-0.25:330.26:108:14Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:204.45:560.06:310.56:118:14Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:364.01:134.36:480.27:360.76:118:13Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:273.72:094.27:460.58:500.96:128:12Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:243.43:114.18:500.69:540.96:138:11Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:263.34:104.19:470.610:450.96:138:11Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun4:263.35:034.110:330.611:300.86:148:10Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon5:183.35:504.211:160.66:158:09Waning Crescent31Mon
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 4:57 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (52% illuminated). This places Cape Lookout Bight, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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