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 4h 49m 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 - Sep 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:104.311:263.54:430.75:271.06:397:32Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:584.25:230.96:151.26:407:31Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:123.312:464.06:071.07:101.46:417:29Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:583.21:373.96:581.28:241.56:417:28Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:513.12:373.98:041.39:351.56:427:27Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:553.13:413.99:151.210:231.36:437:25Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:003.24:374.110:101.011:031.16:437:24Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:553.55:254.310:570.811:410.96:447:22Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:443.86:094.411:440.76:457:21Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:284.26:514.512:200.712:330.56:467:20New Moon10Fri
11Sat7:094.67:304.61:000.51:220.36:467:18New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:494.98:084.61:400.32:090.26:477:17New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:305.18:484.52:180.12:530.16:487:15New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:135.29:314.32:580.13:390.26:487:14Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:025.210:214.13:390.14:280.46:497:12Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:595.111:183.94:260.25:210.66:507:11Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:584.95:180.36:200.86:507:10First Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:173.712:584.76:170.57:291.06:517:08First Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:193.62:034.67:270.78:501.06:527:07First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:293.63:154.58:500.89:580.96:537:05Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue3:453.84:234.510:030.710:500.76:537:04Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:514.05:224.511:010.511:370.66:547:02Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:474.36:124.511:550.56:557:01Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:354.66:574.512:220.512:490.46:557:00Full Moon24Fri
25Sat7:174.87:364.41:050.41:370.46:566:58Full Moon25Sat
26Sun7:544.98:114.31:450.42:190.46:576:57Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:294.98:464.12:210.52:580.56:586:55Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:054.89:213.92:540.53:340.66:586:54Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed9:434.610:013.73:280.74:120.86:596:53Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:284.410:473.54:040.84:531.07:006:51Waning Gibbous30Thu
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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