Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 44m at 9:27 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:45 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Jan 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:174.36:333.212:520.37:125:06Full Moon1Tue
2Wed6:534.37:093.312:300.21:280.37:135:07Full Moon2Wed
3Thu7:284.37:453.31:100.22:020.27:135:08Full Moon3Thu
4Fri8:054.38:243.31:490.22:370.27:135:08Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat8:444.29:083.32:280.23:130.27:135:09Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:284.09:583.43:090.33:510.27:135:10Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:163.910:493.53:560.44:320.27:135:11Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:053.711:393.74:470.45:160.27:135:12Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed11:533.55:440.56:060.27:135:13Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:323.912:463.46:510.57:040.17:135:14Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:314.11:483.38:040.48:060.07:135:14Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:354.32:543.39:080.29:04-0.27:135:15Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun3:374.63:573.410:050.09:58-0.47:125:16Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:364.84:573.511:02-0.110:55-0.57:125:17Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:335.05:543.712:02-0.37:125:18New Moon15Tue
16Wed6:265.16:473.912:57-0.47:125:19New Moon16Wed
17Thu7:155.07:364.012:53-0.61:46-0.57:115:20New Moon17Thu
18Fri8:024.98:274.01:47-0.62:33-0.57:115:21Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat8:524.69:213.92:38-0.53:19-0.47:115:22Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun9:444.210:183.83:29-0.24:05-0.37:105:23Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:363.911:113.84:220.04:51-0.17:105:24Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:253.65:170.35:370.27:095:25First Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:003.712:123.26:160.66:270.37:095:26First Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:503.61:023.07:260.77:250.57:085:27First Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:463.61:592.88:340.88:220.57:085:28First Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:453.63:002.79:270.79:100.57:075:29Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun3:393.73:542.810:110.69:520.47:075:30Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon4:283.84:432.910:560.510:350.37:065:31Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue5:133.95:293.011:420.411:200.27:055:32Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:544.16:103.212:240.37:055:33Full Moon30Wed
31Thu6:324.26:473.312:060.11:020.27:045:34Full Moon31Thu
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 12:06 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (62% illuminated). This places Cape Lookout Bight, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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