Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 11:08 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 42m at 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 - Mar 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:353.78:563.82:370.12:490.26:346:02Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed9:133.59:373.83:140.23:210.36:326:03Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:543.310:223.83:530.43:550.46:316:04Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:383.111:073.74:350.64:320.56:306:04Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:212.911:533.75:220.85:130.66:296:05Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:062.76:171.06:040.76:276:06Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:453.61:002.77:291.07:100.76:266:07Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:473.72:072.78:380.98:210.66:256:08Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:533.83:142.99:300.79:190.46:236:09Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu3:534.04:133.210:170.510:130.16:226:09Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:464.25:073.711:040.211:09-0.16:216:10Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:364.45:574.111:51-0.16:196:11New Moon12Sat
13Sun7:224.67:434.512:06-0.41:37-0.37:187:12New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:064.68:294.82:00-0.52:21-0.57:167:13New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:504.49:165.02:50-0.63:03-0.67:157:14Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed9:374.210:074.93:40-0.53:47-0.67:147:14Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:293.911:044.84:31-0.44:34-0.57:127:15Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:253.75:26-0.15:26-0.27:117:16Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:024.612:223.46:250.26:220.17:107:17First Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:004.31:203.27:330.57:280.47:087:18First Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:034.12:283.08:560.78:490.57:077:18First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:163.93:463.110:050.610:020.57:057:19Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed4:273.94:553.210:590.610:580.47:047:20Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:263.95:503.411:460.511:500.47:037:21Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:153.96:343.612:300.47:017:22Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:553.97:123.912:400.31:090.37:007:22Full Moon26Sat
27Sun7:293.97:444.01:250.21:430.36:587:23Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:013.98:164.12:040.22:130.36:577:24Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:323.88:474.22:390.22:430.36:567:25Full Moon29Tue
30Wed9:043.69:214.23:130.23:120.36:547:25Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu9:393.49:594.13:480.33:430.46:537:26Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 7:49 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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