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 1h 32m 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 - Apr 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:383.72:012.98:321.08:200.96:517:27Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:423.63:122.99:421.09:350.96:507:28Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:503.54:183.010:290.910:290.86:497:29Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:463.55:093.311:060.811:140.76:477:30Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat5:313.65:513.611:410.711:580.66:467:30Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:123.76:293.812:150.66:447:31Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:483.77:054.112:420.412:500.46:437:32New Moon7Mon
8Tue7:233.77:384.31:240.31:250.46:427:33New Moon8Tue
9Wed7:563.78:124.52:030.21:580.36:407:34New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:283.68:464.52:400.22:320.26:397:34New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:033.59:254.53:170.23:060.26:387:35Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:423.410:104.53:560.33:430.36:377:36Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:293.211:034.44:390.54:260.36:357:37Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:243.25:280.65:160.46:347:37Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:004.312:223.26:230.76:160.56:337:38First Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:564.21:223.27:260.87:270.66:327:39First Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:574.12:303.48:370.78:500.56:307:40First Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:054.03:413.89:400.410:010.36:297:41Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:114.04:444.210:300.211:000.16:287:41Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:104.15:404.611:170.011:57-0.16:277:42Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:044.16:325.012:05-0.26:257:43Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:544.17:205.212:55-0.212:55-0.36:247:44Full Moon22Tue
23Wed7:404.18:045.21:48-0.31:44-0.36:237:45Full Moon23Wed
24Thu8:244.08:485.12:37-0.22:29-0.26:227:45Full Moon24Thu
25Fri9:073.89:344.93:23-0.13:13-0.16:217:46Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:543.610:244.54:080.13:570.26:207:47Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:483.311:194.24:560.44:440.46:197:48Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:443.25:460.75:350.76:187:49Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:124.012:373.16:390.96:310.96:167:49Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:033.81:303.17:391.07:371.16:157:50Third Quarter30Wed
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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