Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 10:41 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 11m at 4:43 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Feb 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:294.06:453.012:560.37:035:35New Moon1Wed
2Thu7:074.07:243.312:410.11:320.17:025:36New Moon2Thu
3Fri7:444.08:053.51:280.02:080.07:025:37New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:243.98:503.72:14-0.12:45-0.17:015:38Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:103.79:443.83:03-0.13:25-0.27:005:39Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:043.510:414.03:550.04:09-0.26:595:40Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:583.411:354.24:500.14:57-0.26:585:41First Quarter7Tue
8Wed11:503.25:480.25:48-0.26:575:42First Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:294.212:453.06:560.36:49-0.16:565:43First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:304.21:492.98:140.38:00-0.16:555:44First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:374.22:592.99:190.29:06-0.26:545:45Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun3:424.34:043.010:150.110:03-0.26:535:46Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:444.35:073.211:110.111:01-0.26:525:47Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:414.46:043.412:090.06:515:48Full Moon14Tue
15Wed6:324.36:533.612:04-0.21:00-0.16:505:49Full Moon15Wed
16Thu7:164.27:363.71:02-0.21:43-0.16:495:50Full Moon16Thu
17Fri7:564.08:183.71:51-0.12:21-0.16:485:51Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:373.79:033.72:370.02:580.06:475:52Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:223.49:513.63:210.13:340.16:465:53Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:103.210:403.64:060.34:100.36:455:54Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:563.011:243.64:510.54:470.46:445:54Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:382.85:360.75:260.66:435:55Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:073.512:192.66:280.96:100.76:415:56Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:533.41:052.57:381.07:070.86:405:57Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:473.42:012.58:441.08:110.76:395:58Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:453.53:002.59:290.99:040.66:385:59Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon3:393.63:542.710:070.89:490.46:376:00Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:283.74:452.910:470.610:360.36:356:01Waning Crescent28Tue
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 86% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (86% illuminated). This places Cape Lookout Bight, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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