Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 19m at 4:05 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 10:08 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Nov 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:404.86:594.112:170.41:040.47:276:12New Moon1Sat
2Sun6:194.96:364.112:590.412:470.46:275:11New Moon2Sun
3Mon6:544.97:114.012:400.41:250.46:285:10New Moon3Mon
4Tue7:294.87:473.91:170.52:010.56:295:09New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:054.78:243.71:530.62:370.66:305:08Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu8:444.59:073.62:290.73:150.76:315:07Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:294.39:563.53:080.83:550.86:325:06Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:184.110:473.43:511.04:391.06:335:06Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:074.011:363.54:381.15:251.06:345:05First Quarter9Sun
10Mon11:543.95:311.26:161.16:355:04First Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:263.612:443.86:331.27:131.06:365:03First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:213.71:403.77:431.18:090.86:375:03First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:194.02:393.88:440.98:560.66:385:02Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri3:144.33:343.99:350.69:400.36:395:01Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat4:064.74:264.010:240.410:260.16:405:01Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun4:565.15:164.211:160.211:15-0.16:415:00Full Moon16Sun
17Mon5:465.46:064.312:090.06:425:00Full Moon17Mon
18Tue6:345.56:544.412:07-0.31:02-0.26:434:59Full Moon18Tue
19Wed7:215.67:434.41:00-0.41:51-0.26:444:59Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:115.58:354.31:51-0.42:41-0.26:454:58Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:055.29:354.22:44-0.23:33-0.16:464:58Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:054.910:394.13:400.04:280.06:464:57Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:044.611:404.14:410.25:260.26:474:57Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:024.35:460.56:270.36:484:57Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:404.11:014.07:020.77:340.46:494:56Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:454.12:053.88:190.78:350.46:504:56Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:504.23:083.79:190.69:230.46:514:56Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri3:464.34:023.610:090.510:060.46:524:55Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat4:344.44:513.610:570.510:470.46:534:55Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:174.55:343.611:440.511:290.46:544:55New Moon30Sun
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 7:06 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 maximum.

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 (14% illuminated). This places Cape Lookout Bight, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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