Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 11:24 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 13m at 5:35 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Aug 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:093.48:274.22:280.92:090.96:178:07Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:433.58:594.12:560.92:480.86:188:06Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:183.69:334.03:240.83:270.86:188:05Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun9:583.710:133.83:540.84:080.96:198:04Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:453.911:003.74:270.74:520.96:208:03Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:344.111:483.55:030.75:400.96:218:02Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:224.35:440.76:321.06:218:01Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:343.51:114.46:290.67:311.16:228:00Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:233.42:064.67:220.68:421.06:237:59Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:203.43:104.78:290.59:490.96:247:58Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun3:283.44:154.99:370.410:450.76:247:57Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon4:343.65:165.010:360.211:390.56:257:56Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:373.86:165.111:350.16:267:55Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:394.27:135.212:370.412:380.06:277:54New Moon14Wed
15Thu7:354.58:035.21:340.21:430.06:277:53New Moon15Thu
16Fri8:274.78:515.02:260.12:420.06:287:52New Moon16Fri
17Sat9:174.89:414.73:120.03:370.16:297:50Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun10:114.810:354.33:590.14:330.36:307:49Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon11:104.811:334.04:460.25:290.56:307:48Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:064.75:330.46:250.86:317:47First Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:253.712:574.56:200.77:251.16:327:45First Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:143.51:484.37:110.98:411.36:327:44First Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:053.32:454.28:121.19:501.36:337:43First Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:043.13:464.19:201.210:381.36:347:42Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun4:043.14:414.110:121.211:191.36:357:40Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:573.25:294.110:531.211:571.36:357:39Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:443.36:134.211:321.16:367:38Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:283.56:524.212:351.312:161.16:377:36Full Moon28Wed
29Thu7:073.77:274.21:121.21:031.06:387:35Full Moon29Thu
30Fri7:423.98:004.21:441.11:471.06:387:34Full Moon30Fri
31Sat8:154.18:324.22:151.02:270.96:397:32Full Moon31Sat
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 8:29 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 92% 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 (92% 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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