Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:04 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 47m at 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 - Jul 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:154.110:434.84:17-0.24:22-0.15:578:23Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue11:184.111:414.55:08-0.15:210.15:578:23Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed12:174.16:010.06:210.45:588:23Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu12:354.21:124.16:540.27:280.65:588:22Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri1:273.82:094.07:510.48:420.85:598:22Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat2:233.53:094.08:520.59:480.85:598:22Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:233.34:074.19:440.510:400.86:008:22Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon4:213.24:584.110:280.511:260.76:008:22Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue5:123.25:444.211:080.56:018:21Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed5:593.26:264.312:120.711:49 AM0.56:018:21Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu6:423.37:054.412:580.712:330.56:028:21New Moon11Thu
12Fri7:213.47:424.51:400.61:170.56:038:20New Moon12Fri
13Sat7:573.48:174.52:180.51:590.56:038:20New Moon13Sat
14Sun8:333.58:524.42:520.52:380.56:048:20New Moon14Sun
15Mon9:113.59:304.33:250.53:160.56:048:19Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue9:533.610:124.23:590.53:560.56:058:19Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed10:403.610:574.04:350.54:400.66:068:18Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu11:293.711:443.95:130.55:270.76:068:18Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:173.95:540.56:190.86:078:17First Quarter19Fri
20Sat12:303.81:054.16:380.57:190.86:088:17First Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:183.61:594.37:300.48:280.86:088:16First Quarter21Sun
22Mon2:143.53:004.58:310.39:360.76:098:15First Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:173.54:034.79:320.210:340.56:108:15Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed4:223.65:044.910:280.011:290.36:118:14Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu5:233.76:025.211:23-0.26:118:13Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri6:234.06:585.312:280.112:22-0.36:128:13Full Moon26Fri
27Sat7:184.27:495.41:26-0.11:23-0.46:138:12Full Moon27Sat
28Sun8:104.38:375.32:18-0.22:21-0.46:138:11Full Moon28Sun
29Mon9:014.49:275.03:06-0.23:14-0.36:148:10Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue9:544.410:194.73:53-0.24:07-0.16:158:10Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed10:524.411:134.44:40-0.15:010.26:168:09Waning Gibbous31Wed
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 5:54 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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