Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 23m at 9:56 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 4:30 pm (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Dec 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:425.38:033.81:21-0.22:190.06:554:55Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:305.08:533.62:090.03:060.16:564:55Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:224.69:513.52:570.23:550.36:574:55Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:174.310:493.43:480.44:450.56:574:55Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:104.011:423.44:410.75:350.76:584:55Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon11:583.85:390.96:280.86:594:55Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:343.412:483.56:461.17:260.87:004:55Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:293.41:423.38:011.18:170.87:014:55Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:253.62:383.28:581.08:580.77:014:55Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri3:163.83:293.29:430.89:350.67:024:55Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:014.04:163.210:250.710:100.57:034:55Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun4:444.25:003.211:080.610:490.47:044:56Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:254.45:423.311:530.511:310.47:044:56New Moon13Mon
14Tue6:054.56:223.312:370.47:054:56New Moon14Tue
15Wed6:444.67:003.412:150.31:180.37:064:57New Moon15Wed
16Thu7:224.77:393.412:580.21:580.27:064:57New Moon16Thu
17Fri8:034.68:233.41:410.22:380.27:074:57Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:494.59:143.42:260.23:210.27:074:58Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:414.410:133.53:140.24:060.27:084:58Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:364.211:103.74:090.34:540.27:084:59Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:294.05:090.45:460.27:094:59First Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:063.912:233.86:160.56:430.17:095:00First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:054.11:223.67:320.57:450.17:105:00First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:084.32:273.58:430.38:42-0.17:105:01Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat3:114.53:293.49:420.29:34-0.27:115:01Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:094.74:283.510:370.110:25-0.37:115:02Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:044.95:243.511:340.011:19-0.37:115:03Full Moon27Mon
28Tue5:565.06:153.612:30-0.17:125:03Full Moon28Tue
29Wed6:434.97:023.612:14-0.31:19-0.17:125:04Full Moon29Wed
30Thu7:274.87:463.51:06-0.22:04-0.17:125:05Full Moon30Thu
31Fri8:104.68:323.41:53-0.12:460.07:125:05Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 1:13 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 79% 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 (79% 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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