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 6h 15m at 10:21 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:46 am (2.9 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 - Oct 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:394.79:573.93:240.64:040.67:016:49Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri10:254.710:453.74:010.64:490.87:026:47Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat11:184.711:393.64:430.75:390.97:036:46Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:134.65:320.86:351.17:036:45First Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:343.61:104.66:300.97:421.17:046:43First Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:343.62:134.57:410.98:561.07:056:42First Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:433.73:234.59:010.89:580.87:066:41Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu3:544.04:284.610:090.510:490.57:076:39Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri4:574.45:264.811:070.311:380.37:076:38Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat5:534.86:204.812:050.17:086:37Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:465.27:094.812:280.11:030.07:096:35Full Moon11Sun
12Mon7:335.47:554.81:180.01:57-0.17:106:34Full Moon12Mon
13Tue8:185.58:394.62:04-0.12:460.07:116:33Full Moon13Tue
14Wed9:025.49:234.32:480.03:330.17:116:31Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu9:495.110:124.03:310.24:200.37:126:30Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:414.911:063.84:150.45:090.67:136:29Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:354.65:020.76:010.97:146:28Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:013.512:284.35:531.06:581.27:156:27Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon12:543.41:204.16:501.28:071.37:166:25Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:493.32:183.98:011.49:171.37:166:24Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:533.43:213.99:161.310:051.27:176:23Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:553.54:173.910:111.210:421.07:186:22Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri4:453.75:053.910:551.011:160.97:196:21Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat5:294.05:474.011:370.911:500.87:206:20Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun6:084.36:264.112:200.77:216:18Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:464.67:044.112:260.71:040.67:226:17New Moon26Mon
27Tue7:224.87:404.11:040.61:450.57:226:16New Moon27Tue
28Wed7:584.98:154.01:410.52:250.47:236:15New Moon28Wed
29Thu8:355.08:523.92:180.43:050.47:246:14New Moon29Thu
30Fri9:155.09:343.82:560.43:460.57:256:13Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat10:024.910:253.73:370.44:320.67:266:12Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 1:03 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 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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