Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:36 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 05m at 11:24 pm (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Jun 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:113.812:423.46:300.76:391.05:548:13First Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:563.71:293.47:180.87:391.15:548:14First Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:433.52:213.58:120.88:471.15:538:14First Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:353.43:163.79:060.79:450.95:538:15First Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:323.44:093.99:510.610:320.85:538:15Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed4:253.44:584.210:320.511:170.65:538:16Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu5:143.55:454.511:130.35:528:16Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri6:033.66:314.712:050.411:57 AM0.25:528:17Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:503.77:165.012:550.212:460.05:528:17Full Moon9Sat
10Sun7:353.88:005.11:440.11:36-0.15:528:18Full Moon10Sun
11Mon8:203.98:455.12:30-0.12:25-0.25:528:18Full Moon11Mon
12Tue9:074.09:335.03:16-0.13:14-0.25:528:19Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:014.010:284.84:03-0.24:06-0.15:528:19Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:014.011:264.64:53-0.15:020.15:528:20Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:014.15:45-0.16:030.25:528:20Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:224.412:594.26:400.07:080.45:528:20Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:174.21:584.37:400.18:230.55:528:21Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:163.93:024.38:440.19:350.55:528:21Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:213.74:054.59:430.110:340.45:538:21Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:233.75:024.610:340.111:270.35:538:21Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:213.65:554.711:210.15:538:22Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:143.66:434.712:210.312:100.15:538:22New Moon22Fri
23Sat7:013.77:264.71:130.31:000.25:538:22New Moon23Sat
24Sun7:443.78:054.72:000.21:460.25:548:22New Moon24Sun
25Mon8:223.68:424.62:400.22:280.35:548:22New Moon25Mon
26Tue9:013.69:204.43:170.33:080.45:548:22Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed9:433.510:024.23:530.43:470.55:558:23Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu10:293.510:474.04:300.44:290.65:558:23Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri11:193.511:333.95:090.55:140.85:558:23Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:053.55:480.66:010.95:568:23First Quarter30Sat
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 2:30 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 23% 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 Crescent (23% 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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