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 17m 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 - Jan 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:584.09:283.12:400.23:350.27:135:06Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:493.710:243.13:270.44:150.37:135:07Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:393.511:123.24:160.54:530.47:135:08Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:233.211:553.25:050.75:300.57:135:09Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:043.05:560.86:090.67:135:09Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:383.312:472.86:560.96:550.67:135:10Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:243.41:352.78:070.97:470.67:135:11Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:163.52:282.69:000.88:360.57:135:12Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:073.63:202.59:420.79:180.47:135:13Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon3:553.84:102.610:230.69:580.37:135:14Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:433.94:592.711:070.510:410.27:135:15Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:314.15:492.911:570.311:320.17:125:16New Moon12Wed
13Thu6:174.36:353.012:460.27:125:17New Moon13Thu
14Fri7:004.47:193.212:26-0.11:300.07:125:18New Moon14Fri
15Sat7:424.48:043.41:19-0.22:12-0.27:125:18New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:284.38:553.62:10-0.22:55-0.37:125:19Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon9:194.19:553.83:02-0.23:40-0.37:115:20Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:173.910:543.93:59-0.14:28-0.47:115:21Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:123.711:494.14:580.05:17-0.37:115:22First Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:053.46:000.16:09-0.27:105:23First Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:444.21:013.27:120.27:10-0.27:105:24First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:454.22:043.08:290.28:16-0.17:095:25Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun2:494.23:092.99:310.29:15-0.17:095:26Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon3:504.24:112.910:250.110:07-0.17:085:27Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue4:494.35:112.911:220.111:00-0.17:085:28Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:444.26:053.012:200.17:075:29Full Moon26Wed
27Thu6:324.26:513.11:090.17:065:30Full Moon27Thu
28Fri7:134.17:313.212:520.01:500.17:065:31Full Moon28Fri
29Sat7:514.08:103.21:380.12:250.17:055:32Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:293.78:523.22:200.22:590.27:045:33Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon9:103.59:393.23:010.33:320.27:045:34Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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