Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:09 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 37m at 1:00 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (42% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Jan 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:284.112:443.76:470.37:07-0.17:135:06Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:304.21:483.58:040.38:12-0.17:135:07Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:354.32:543.49:090.39:08-0.17:135:08Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed3:374.43:563.410:050.210:00-0.27:135:09Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu4:344.54:533.411:000.110:50-0.27:135:10Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:254.65:453.511:550.011:43-0.17:135:10New Moon6Fri
7Sat6:124.66:303.512:440.07:135:11New Moon7Sat
8Sun6:534.67:113.512:33-0.11:27-0.17:135:12New Moon8Sun
9Mon7:314.47:503.51:18-0.12:050.07:135:13New Moon9Mon
10Tue8:104.38:313.51:580.02:410.07:135:14Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed8:504.19:153.42:380.13:170.17:135:15Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu9:333.810:033.43:190.33:540.27:125:16Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:193.610:503.44:030.44:320.37:125:17Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:033.411:353.44:490.65:120.47:125:18First Quarter14Sat
15Sun11:463.25:390.85:560.57:125:19First Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:213.412:313.06:370.96:470.57:115:20First Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:113.51:242.97:450.97:440.57:115:21First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:083.62:232.98:460.78:380.47:115:22Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu3:053.83:212.99:350.69:260.27:105:23Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri3:594.14:163.110:230.410:130.07:105:24Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:504.35:083.311:130.111:04-0.27:105:25Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:394.65:583.612:04-0.17:095:26Full Moon22Sun
23Mon6:264.86:453.812:52-0.37:095:27Full Moon23Mon
24Tue7:114.97:324.012:51-0.51:37-0.57:085:28Full Moon24Tue
25Wed7:564.88:214.21:42-0.62:22-0.67:085:29Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu8:454.69:154.22:33-0.63:07-0.67:075:30Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri9:384.410:134.33:26-0.53:55-0.67:065:31Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:344.111:114.34:22-0.34:46-0.57:065:32Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:293.85:220.05:39-0.37:055:33Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon12:074.212:243.56:280.26:40-0.17:045:34Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue1:074.11:253.37:450.37:490.07:045:35Third 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 4:04 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 42% 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 minimum.

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 (42% illuminated). This places Cape Lookout Bight, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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