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 3h 24m 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 - May 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:483.64:223.510:180.710:390.86:147:51Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue4:413.65:103.710:560.611:230.76:137:52Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed5:273.65:514.011:320.66:127:53Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu6:093.66:304.212:060.612:080.56:117:53Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri6:483.77:074.312:490.512:470.46:117:54New Moon5Fri
6Sat7:243.77:424.51:310.41:250.46:107:55New Moon6Sat
7Sun7:593.78:164.52:090.32:020.36:097:56New Moon7Sun
8Mon8:343.68:524.62:460.32:380.36:087:57New Moon8Mon
9Tue9:113.69:324.53:230.33:140.36:077:57Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed9:533.510:174.44:020.33:540.46:067:58Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu10:433.411:094.34:450.44:390.46:057:59Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri11:383.45:310.55:300.56:048:00Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat12:024.312:323.56:220.56:280.66:048:00First Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:554.21:273.77:180.57:360.66:038:01First Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:514.12:293.98:220.48:510.56:028:02First Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:554.03:354.29:230.29:570.36:018:03Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed3:594.04:364.610:160.010:550.16:018:04Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu4:594.15:334.911:06-0.211:52-0.16:008:04Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri5:554.26:275.211:57-0.36:008:05Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat6:494.27:175.312:50-0.212:51-0.45:598:06Full Moon20Sat
21Sun7:394.28:055.41:46-0.31:44-0.45:588:06Full Moon21Sun
22Mon8:264.28:525.22:37-0.32:34-0.35:588:07Full Moon22Mon
23Tue9:144.09:405.03:25-0.23:22-0.25:578:08Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:063.810:334.74:13-0.14:110.15:578:09Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu11:043.711:284.45:030.25:020.45:568:09Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:003.65:530.45:550.65:568:10Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:194.112:523.56:430.66:520.95:558:11Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:083.81:433.57:390.77:591.05:558:11Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon1:593.62:393.58:380.89:101.05:558:12Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:543.43:363.69:300.710:050.95:548:13Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed3:503.44:263.810:100.710:490.85:548:13Waning Crescent31Wed
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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