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 1h 34m 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 - Mar 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:054.26:223.612:260.26:346:02Full Moon1Fri
2Sat6:434.27:003.912:280.01:030.06:336:02Full Moon2Sat
3Sun7:204.37:384.11:12-0.11:38-0.16:316:03Full Moon3Sun
4Mon7:584.28:194.31:54-0.22:14-0.26:306:04Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue8:394.19:054.32:37-0.22:52-0.36:296:05Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed9:263.99:584.43:23-0.13:34-0.26:286:06Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:183.710:524.44:130.04:20-0.26:266:07Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:113.511:484.35:080.25:120.06:256:08Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:063.36:100.46:120.16:246:08Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:474.32:093.28:250.58:250.27:227:09Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:564.23:223.29:400.49:390.17:217:10Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue4:064.24:333.410:400.310:420.07:207:11Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed5:114.35:363.711:340.111:40-0.17:187:12Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:084.46:323.912:270.07:177:13Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri6:584.57:204.212:39-0.21:17-0.27:157:13New Moon15Fri
16Sat7:434.48:024.31:34-0.32:02-0.27:147:14New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:234.38:424.42:22-0.32:41-0.27:137:15New Moon17Sun
18Mon9:014.19:224.33:04-0.23:17-0.17:117:16Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue9:413.910:044.23:45-0.13:530.07:107:17Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:243.610:504.14:260.14:300.27:097:17Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:103.411:373.95:090.45:080.47:077:18Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:563.25:530.65:500.67:067:19First Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:233.812:413.06:430.86:370.87:047:20First Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:113.61:302.97:431.07:350.97:037:21First Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:053.62:282.88:571.08:460.97:027:21First Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:073.53:332.99:550.99:480.87:007:22First Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:083.64:323.110:390.810:380.66:597:23Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:013.85:233.411:190.611:250.46:577:24Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:493.96:093.812:000.46:567:24Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:334.16:524.112:140.212:420.26:557:25Full Moon30Sat
31Sun7:144.27:334.51:030.01:240.06:537:26Full Moon31Sun
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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