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 5h 29m 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 - Jul 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:173.712:503.66:300.76:531.05:568:23First Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:013.51:373.77:150.77:541.15:578:23First Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:473.42:283.88:080.78:591.05:578:22First Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:413.33:254.09:020.69:560.85:578:22Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu3:393.34:194.39:520.410:450.75:588:22Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri4:353.45:124.510:380.311:330.55:588:22Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:293.56:034.811:260.15:598:22Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:223.76:535.012:260.312:19-0.16:008:22Full Moon8Sun
9Mon7:134.07:415.21:190.11:14-0.26:008:21Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:024.28:285.22:09-0.12:09-0.36:018:21Full Moon10Tue
11Wed8:514.39:175.12:57-0.33:01-0.46:018:21Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:444.410:104.93:44-0.33:54-0.36:028:21Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:434.411:074.74:33-0.34:51-0.16:028:20Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:444.55:24-0.25:500.16:038:20Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:034.412:414.56:17-0.16:530.46:048:19Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:584.11:384.47:130.18:050.66:048:19Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:543.82:404.48:170.29:190.66:058:18Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:573.63:454.49:210.310:200.66:068:18Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu4:023.54:444.410:150.311:130.66:068:17Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:023.55:374.511:040.36:078:17Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:553.56:254.512:040.511:51 AM0.36:088:16Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:433.67:074.512:540.512:390.46:088:16New Moon22Sun
23Mon7:243.67:454.51:390.51:260.46:098:15New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:013.78:204.52:170.42:080.46:108:14New Moon24Tue
25Wed8:373.78:544.42:510.42:460.46:108:14New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:143.89:314.23:240.43:230.56:118:13Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri9:543.810:114.13:570.44:020.66:128:12Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:393.810:553.94:310.54:430.76:138:12Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:263.811:403.75:080.65:270.86:138:11Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:123.85:460.66:151.06:148:10First Quarter30Mon
31Tue12:233.612:573.96:280.77:091.16:158:09First Quarter31Tue
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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