Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:50 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 59m at 10:30 pm (4.5 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 - Jul 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:524.411:154.64:42-0.34:58-0.15:578:23Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:524.35:34-0.25:580.25:578:23First Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:114.312:494.36:270.07:010.45:588:23First Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:054.01:454.37:240.18:140.65:588:22First Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:003.72:464.28:260.39:260.75:598:22First Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:013.53:484.29:270.410:230.75:598:22Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue4:043.44:444.210:170.411:130.76:008:22Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:593.35:344.311:010.46:008:22Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:493.46:194.312:000.611:44 AM0.46:018:21Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:343.46:594.412:470.612:280.56:018:21Full Moon10Fri
11Sat7:143.57:354.41:310.51:130.46:028:21Full Moon11Sat
12Sun7:513.68:104.42:080.51:550.46:038:20Full Moon12Sun
13Mon8:273.68:444.42:420.42:330.46:038:20Full Moon13Mon
14Tue9:033.79:204.33:150.43:110.56:048:20Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed9:433.710:004.13:480.43:490.56:048:19Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu10:283.710:434.04:220.44:310.66:058:19Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri11:153.811:293.84:590.55:150.76:068:18Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:023.95:380.56:040.86:068:18Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:143.712:494.06:210.56:580.96:078:17Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:003.61:394.17:100.58:020.96:088:17Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:523.52:374.38:090.49:110.86:088:16Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:533.53:404.59:110.310:100.66:098:15Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu3:583.64:404.810:080.111:040.46:108:15Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri5:003.85:385.011:03-0.16:118:14Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat5:594.06:345.212:000.112:00-0.36:118:13New Moon25Sat
26Sun6:564.37:265.312:57-0.11:01-0.46:128:13New Moon26Sun
27Mon7:494.58:155.31:51-0.31:59-0.56:138:12New Moon27Mon
28Tue8:394.79:045.22:41-0.42:54-0.46:138:11Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed9:314.79:554.93:29-0.43:47-0.36:148:10Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:284.710:514.64:17-0.34:41-0.16:158:10Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri11:274.611:464.25:06-0.25:370.26:168:09Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 1:40 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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