Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 56m at 9:04 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 3:34 pm (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Jan 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:043.92:213.28:380.68:350.27:125:06Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu3:034.23:213.29:330.49:25-0.17:135:07Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri4:004.54:183.310:250.210:15-0.37:135:07Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:554.85:143.511:210.011:09-0.47:135:08Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:485.16:083.712:18-0.27:135:09New Moon5Sun
6Mon6:395.26:593.912:08-0.61:11-0.47:135:10New Moon6Mon
7Tue7:285.27:504.01:05-0.72:00-0.57:135:11New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:185.08:454.01:59-0.62:49-0.57:135:12Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu9:134.79:454.02:54-0.53:39-0.57:135:12Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:104.410:464.03:51-0.34:30-0.47:135:13Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:064.111:434.04:510.05:21-0.27:135:14First Quarter11Sat
12Sun11:583.75:540.36:160.07:135:15First Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:393.912:533.47:060.57:170.17:125:16First Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:393.91:533.18:210.58:170.27:125:17First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:413.92:573.09:200.59:090.37:125:18Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu3:393.93:542.910:110.59:530.37:125:19Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri4:294.04:452.910:590.510:360.37:115:20Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:154.05:313.011:470.411:200.37:115:21Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:564.16:113.112:310.37:115:22Full Moon19Sun
20Mon6:334.26:473.212:060.21:080.37:105:23Full Moon20Mon
21Tue7:074.27:223.212:480.21:410.27:105:24Full Moon21Tue
22Wed7:414.17:573.31:270.22:130.27:095:25Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:164.08:363.32:040.22:450.27:095:26Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri8:543.99:193.42:420.23:180.27:085:27Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat9:363.710:063.43:230.33:530.27:085:28Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:213.510:533.54:070.44:300.27:075:29Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:063.411:393.74:550.55:100.37:075:30Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue11:513.25:490.65:570.37:065:31Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:293.812:423.16:540.66:540.27:055:32Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:274.01:433.08:060.67:590.17:055:33Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:324.12:513.09:090.48:59-0.17:045:34Waning Crescent31Fri
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 12:19 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% 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 Waxing Gibbous (71% 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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