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 2h 06m 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 - Jun 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:413.45:114.010:470.611:310.75:548:14Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:273.45:544.211:240.55:538:14Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:113.46:354.412:150.612:040.45:538:15Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:523.57:144.61:000.512:460.45:538:16New Moon4Sun
5Mon7:323.67:524.71:440.41:290.35:538:16New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:103.68:304.72:240.32:110.25:538:17New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:493.69:114.73:030.22:530.25:528:17New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:333.69:574.63:430.23:360.25:528:18Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:243.610:494.54:260.24:240.35:528:18Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:213.711:434.45:120.25:170.45:528:19Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:173.86:010.26:160.55:528:19First Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:364.21:124.06:540.27:210.55:528:19First Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:304.12:114.27:530.28:350.55:528:20First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:303.93:154.48:550.19:440.45:528:20First Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:353.84:174.79:520.010:430.25:528:20Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri4:373.85:154.910:44-0.211:380.15:538:21Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat5:353.96:105.111:35-0.25:538:21Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:313.97:025.112:360.012:29-0.25:538:21Full Moon18Sun
19Mon7:224.07:495.11:32-0.11:24-0.25:538:22Full Moon19Mon
20Tue8:093.98:335.02:23-0.12:15-0.15:538:22Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:543.99:184.83:080.03:030.05:538:22Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu9:423.810:054.53:520.13:480.25:548:22Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri10:343.710:554.24:360.24:350.45:548:22Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat11:283.611:444.05:190.45:240.65:548:23Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:173.66:030.56:150.85:558:23Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon12:303.81:033.66:470.77:101.05:558:23Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:143.51:513.67:350.78:151.15:558:23Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:023.42:443.78:290.89:201.05:568:23Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:563.23:393.89:200.710:110.95:568:23Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri3:523.24:294.010:040.610:560.85:578:23Waning Crescent30Fri
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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