Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 32m at 2:32 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:18 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Aug 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:204.210:394.04:120.34:360.56:168:08Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:144.111:313.74:530.55:250.76:178:07Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:044.15:330.66:141.06:188:06Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:173.512:484.06:120.87:041.26:198:05Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:593.31:334.06:531.08:071.36:198:04Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:433.12:223.97:421.19:211.46:208:03Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:323.03:173.98:421.110:121.46:218:02Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun3:292.94:114.09:381.110:511.36:228:01Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:233.05:004.110:231.011:281.26:228:00Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:143.15:474.211:050.96:237:59Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:023.36:324.312:071.111:49 AM0.86:247:58New Moon11Wed
12Thu6:493.67:134.412:491.012:390.76:257:57New Moon12Thu
13Fri7:313.87:524.51:300.81:300.66:257:56New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:104.18:294.42:090.62:190.56:267:55New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:504.49:084.32:450.53:050.56:277:54Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:344.69:534.23:230.43:530.56:287:52Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:264.710:464.04:050.34:440.56:287:51Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:244.811:433.94:500.35:390.66:297:50Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:214.85:400.36:360.86:307:49First Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:373.71:174.96:330.47:420.96:307:48First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:333.62:174.87:350.59:000.96:317:46First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:373.63:254.88:490.510:070.86:327:45Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon3:473.64:304.89:580.511:010.76:337:44Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:523.85:304.810:570.411:520.66:337:43Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:534.06:264.811:540.46:347:41Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:504.27:174.712:460.612:540.46:357:40Full Moon26Thu
27Fri7:384.48:004.61:360.51:520.56:367:39Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:214.58:404.42:200.52:410.56:367:37Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:004.69:194.22:580.63:250.66:377:36Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:424.510:013.93:330.74:070.86:387:35Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue10:284.410:483.74:090.84:511.06:387:33Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 5:25 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 100% 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 Full Moon (100% 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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