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 (tomorrow) : 10:41 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 50m at 4:43 am (2.9 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 - Oct 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:253.74:564.410:340.811:180.87:016:49Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:234.05:484.411:270.77:026:48Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:114.26:324.412:010.712:170.67:026:47Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:524.47:104.412:430.71:050.67:036:45New Moon4Tue
5Wed7:274.67:444.31:200.61:470.67:046:44New Moon5Wed
6Thu7:594.78:164.21:530.62:240.67:056:43New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:314.78:484.02:240.62:590.67:056:41New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:044.69:223.82:550.73:340.77:066:40Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun9:414.510:003.63:270.84:110.97:076:39Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:244.410:453.44:000.94:511.07:086:37Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:134.311:353.34:381.15:361.27:096:36Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:044.25:221.26:261.47:096:35First Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:253.212:554.16:131.37:271.57:106:33First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:183.21:514.17:161.38:371.47:116:32First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:183.32:534.18:321.39:361.27:126:31First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:253.63:554.29:401.010:210.97:136:30Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon4:244.04:504.310:350.711:020.67:136:28Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:164.55:414.511:270.411:450.37:146:27Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:064.96:294.612:210.27:156:26Full Moon19Wed
20Thu6:545.47:164.612:310.11:160.07:166:25Full Moon20Thu
21Fri7:415.78:014.61:19-0.12:08-0.17:176:24Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:275.88:474.42:06-0.22:57-0.17:186:22Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:155.79:374.22:54-0.23:480.07:196:21Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:105.410:344.03:42-0.14:410.37:196:20Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:115.111:383.84:360.25:390.57:206:19Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:134.85:350.56:420.87:216:18Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:413.71:134.56:400.87:540.97:226:17Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:463.62:184.38:001.09:090.97:236:16Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:583.73:284.19:231.010:050.87:246:15Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun4:073.84:294.010:230.910:480.77:256:14Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon5:014.15:204.011:130.811:260.77:266:13Waning 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 7:42 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 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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