Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 10:21 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 38m at 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 - Aug 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:453.79:034.33:010.52:540.56:178:07New Moon1Sat
2Sun9:223.79:404.23:320.53:310.66:188:06Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon10:033.810:204.04:040.54:100.66:188:05Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:483.811:043.84:370.64:520.86:198:04Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:353.911:483.75:130.65:380.96:208:03Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:204.05:510.76:281.06:218:02First Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:323.51:074.16:340.77:261.16:218:01First Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:193.42:004.27:260.78:351.06:228:00First Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:143.33:014.48:280.69:410.96:237:59First Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:193.34:054.69:310.410:370.76:247:58Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:243.55:064.810:280.211:310.56:247:57Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:253.76:035.111:250.06:257:56Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:244.06:575.312:260.312:24-0.26:267:55Full Moon13Thu
14Fri7:184.47:475.31:220.11:26-0.36:277:54Full Moon14Fri
15Sat8:094.68:355.22:12-0.12:22-0.46:277:53Full Moon15Sat
16Sun8:594.89:245.02:59-0.33:16-0.36:287:52Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:524.810:164.73:45-0.34:09-0.16:297:50Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue10:494.811:114.44:32-0.25:040.16:307:49Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:474.75:200.06:010.46:307:48Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:064.012:414.66:110.37:020.76:317:47Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:583.71:354.47:050.68:150.96:327:46Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:533.52:364.28:090.89:291.06:327:44Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:573.33:424.29:170.910:261.06:337:43Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon4:043.24:424.210:130.911:141.06:347:42Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:023.35:344.211:000.811:590.96:357:40Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed5:513.46:184.311:440.86:357:39Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:343.66:574.412:430.912:300.76:367:38New Moon27Thu
28Fri7:113.87:314.51:220.81:150.66:377:36New Moon28Fri
29Sat7:464.08:044.51:560.71:550.66:377:35New Moon29Sat
30Sun8:194.18:374.42:270.62:330.56:387:34New Moon30Sun
31Mon8:534.29:104.32:570.63:090.66:397:32Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 6:57 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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