Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:05 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 43m at 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 - Oct 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:285.47:515.01:13-0.11:47-0.27:016:49New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:155.68:374.92:02-0.22:39-0.37:026:48New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:035.69:264.72:49-0.33:29-0.27:026:46Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:565.510:204.53:37-0.24:220.07:036:45Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:545.311:214.24:270.05:180.37:046:44Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:545.05:220.36:170.67:056:42First Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:204.012:524.76:210.67:230.87:066:41First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:203.81:534.57:290.88:400.97:066:40First Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:253.73:004.38:491.09:460.97:076:38First Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:373.84:064.29:570.910:360.87:086:37Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed4:383.95:024.210:490.811:180.87:096:36Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:284.15:484.211:350.811:570.77:096:34Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:104.36:294.212:200.77:106:33Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:474.47:054.212:350.71:030.77:116:32Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:214.67:384.21:110.71:420.67:126:31Full Moon15Sun
16Mon7:544.78:114.11:450.62:190.67:136:29Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:274.78:444.02:180.62:530.67:146:28Full Moon17Tue
18Wed9:014.69:193.92:510.73:290.77:146:27Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:384.69:593.73:250.74:060.87:156:26Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:224.510:463.64:010.84:470.97:166:24Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:114.411:373.54:410.95:321.07:176:23Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:034.35:271.06:221.17:186:22Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:283.512:544.26:211.17:191.17:196:21Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:223.61:504.27:261.18:251.07:206:20Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:233.82:534.28:401.09:250.87:206:19Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:284.13:564.39:470.710:160.57:216:18Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:284.54:534.510:430.411:040.27:226:17Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:244.95:484.611:380.111:52-0.17:236:16Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:175.36:404.712:35-0.17:246:15New Moon29Sun
30Mon7:085.67:304.712:44-0.21:31-0.27:256:14New Moon30Mon
31Tue7:565.78:184.71:36-0.32:24-0.37:266:13New Moon31Tue
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 4:57 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 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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