Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 25m at 11:24 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 6:08 pm (4.2 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 - Dec 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:034.710:363.73:310.24:290.36:554:55Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:024.411:373.84:330.35:240.36:564:55Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue11:594.25:400.56:220.36:574:55Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:384.012:573.96:570.67:260.36:584:55Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:424.22:013.78:160.68:250.26:584:55Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:474.33:043.59:190.59:150.26:594:55Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat3:444.54:023.510:120.410:010.17:004:55Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun4:364.74:553.411:040.310:460.27:014:55Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:244.75:433.411:570.311:330.27:024:55New Moon9Mon
10Tue6:084.76:253.412:450.37:024:55New Moon10Tue
11Wed6:484.77:043.412:200.21:270.37:034:56New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:254.67:423.31:040.32:050.47:044:56New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:034.48:213.21:450.42:420.47:044:56Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat8:444.29:063.22:240.43:200.57:054:56Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:284.09:573.23:050.63:580.67:064:57Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:163.810:473.23:500.74:370.77:064:57Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:013.611:343.34:380.95:170.77:074:57First Quarter17Tue
18Wed11:453.45:301.05:590.77:074:58First Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:193.412:293.36:301.06:470.77:084:58First Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:083.61:193.17:391.07:400.67:094:59First Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:033.82:163.08:400.88:290.57:094:59Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun2:584.03:123.09:300.79:150.37:095:00Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon3:504.34:063.110:180.510:000.17:105:00Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:424.64:593.211:090.310:49-0.17:105:01Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:334.85:503.412:040.27:115:02Full Moon25Wed
26Thu6:225.06:403.612:560.07:115:02Full Moon26Thu
27Fri7:105.17:283.712:41-0.41:44-0.27:115:03Full Moon27Fri
28Sat7:585.08:203.81:35-0.42:30-0.27:125:04Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun8:494.89:183.92:29-0.43:18-0.37:125:04Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:454.510:214.03:25-0.24:08-0.37:125:05Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue10:434.24:250.04:58-0.27:125:06Third Quarter31Tue
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 2:46 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 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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