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 (tomorrow) : 12:40 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 36m at 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 - Sep 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:474.16:204.911:500.16:397:31Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue6:424.57:105.112:360.312:50-0.16:407:30New Moon2Tue
3Wed7:325.07:565.01:250.01:48-0.26:417:29New Moon3Wed
4Thu8:195.28:414.92:11-0.22:41-0.26:427:27New Moon4Thu
5Fri9:075.49:284.62:55-0.33:31-0.26:427:26Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat9:585.310:194.33:40-0.24:230.16:437:25Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:555.111:154.04:260.05:170.46:447:23Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon11:534.95:160.26:150.76:447:22First Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:123.712:494.66:100.57:211.06:457:20First Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:073.51:494.47:120.88:431.26:467:19First Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:103.32:594.28:291.09:541.26:477:17First Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:253.34:094.19:431.010:461.16:477:16Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat4:333.45:064.210:381.011:291.06:487:15Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun5:273.65:534.211:250.96:497:13Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon6:103.86:324.312:090.912:100.86:497:12Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue6:484.07:064.312:460.912:550.76:507:10Full Moon16Tue
17Wed7:214.27:384.31:190.81:350.76:517:09Full Moon17Wed
18Thu7:524.48:094.21:500.72:120.66:527:07Full Moon18Thu
19Fri8:244.58:404.12:190.72:470.66:527:06Full Moon19Fri
20Sat8:564.69:123.92:490.73:220.76:537:05Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun9:324.69:483.73:190.73:580.86:547:03Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon10:144.510:303.53:510.84:390.96:547:02Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue11:024.411:193.44:280.85:241.16:557:00Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:554.45:100.96:161.36:566:59Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu12:123.312:494.36:021.07:181.46:576:58Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:073.31:494.37:071.18:321.36:576:56Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:123.42:564.48:271.09:381.16:586:55Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:243.74:034.59:410.810:290.86:596:53Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon4:304.15:024.610:420.511:160.57:006:52Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue5:284.65:564.711:390.27:006:50Waning Crescent30Tue
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 9:24 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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