Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 6h 23m at 8:16 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:49 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Apr 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:283.84:013.310:100.610:170.66:517:27Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun4:313.74:593.410:570.611:060.56:507:28Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon5:233.85:463.611:380.511:510.56:497:29Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:073.86:273.812:170.56:477:30Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:463.87:034.012:360.412:550.46:467:30New Moon5Wed
6Thu7:213.97:364.11:190.31:300.36:457:31New Moon6Thu
7Fri7:543.98:094.21:570.22:030.36:437:32New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:263.88:424.32:330.22:350.36:427:33New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:003.79:184.33:080.23:080.36:417:33Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:363.69:574.23:430.33:410.36:397:34Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:183.410:434.24:220.44:180.46:387:35Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:063.311:334.15:040.55:000.56:377:36Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:563.35:510.65:480.66:357:37First Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:234.112:473.36:440.76:450.66:347:37First Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:174.01:443.47:460.77:540.66:337:38First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:164.02:493.58:530.69:080.56:327:39First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:224.13:563.99:520.310:120.26:307:40Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue4:254.24:564.310:420.111:09-0.16:297:41Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:234.35:534.711:32-0.26:287:41Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:184.56:465.112:07-0.312:24-0.46:277:42Full Moon20Thu
21Fri7:104.57:365.31:05-0.41:17-0.56:267:43Full Moon21Fri
22Sat7:584.58:235.42:01-0.52:07-0.66:247:44Full Moon22Sat
23Sun8:454.49:115.32:52-0.52:55-0.56:237:45Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:354.210:035.03:41-0.43:43-0.46:227:45Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:303.911:004.74:32-0.24:33-0.16:217:46Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:283.711:564.45:250.15:270.26:207:47Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:253.56:210.46:230.56:197:48Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:504.11:203.47:210.67:280.86:187:49Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:453.92:203.48:310.78:450.96:177:49Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:463.73:253.49:330.79:500.86:157:50Third Quarter30Sun
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 11:02 pm — 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 52% 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 (52% 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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