Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 30m at 6:09 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:13 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Apr 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:143.710:434.24:120.14:150.25:536:26Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:063.411:344.05:030.45:040.55:526:27First Quarter2Mon
3Tue11:573.25:580.75:590.75:506:28First Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:253.812:503.17:040.97:060.95:496:29First Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:223.61:523.18:150.98:180.95:486:29First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:253.52:553.29:070.89:130.85:466:30Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat3:233.63:483.49:470.79:580.75:456:31Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:123.64:343.610:250.610:410.55:446:32Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:563.75:163.911:020.511:260.45:426:32Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:363.85:554.111:410.45:416:33Full Moon10Tue
11Wed6:143.96:314.312:100.312:190.35:406:34Full Moon11Wed
12Thu6:493.97:074.512:510.212:560.25:386:35Full Moon12Thu
13Fri7:253.97:434.61:300.11:320.15:376:36Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:023.88:234.62:090.12:090.15:366:36Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun8:433.79:094.62:500.12:490.15:346:37Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon9:323.610:024.53:340.23:330.25:336:38Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:273.610:574.44:230.34:240.35:326:39Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:233.511:534.35:170.45:210.45:316:40Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:213.66:170.56:290.45:296:40Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:524.21:263.77:260.47:460.45:286:41Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:594.22:353.98:320.38:560.25:276:42Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun3:054.23:394.29:270.19:550.05:266:43Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:064.24:374.610:17-0.110:52-0.15:256:44Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:014.35:304.911:08-0.211:49-0.25:236:44Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:534.36:195.011:59-0.35:226:45New Moon25Wed
26Thu6:404.37:035.112:44-0.312:48-0.35:216:46New Moon26Thu
27Fri7:244.27:465.01:32-0.31:33-0.25:206:47New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:074.08:304.82:17-0.22:16-0.15:196:47Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun9:533.810:184.54:010.03:590.16:187:48Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon10:443.611:094.34:460.24:430.46:177:49Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 9:11 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 32% 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 (32% 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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