Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 01m at 2:24 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 8:36 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Jul 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:543.22:394.08:090.79:171.05:578:23First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:503.13:374.29:060.610:120.95:578:23Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue3:503.14:334.49:580.411:010.75:588:23Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:483.25:274.710:470.211:520.55:588:22Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:443.46:204.911:390.05:598:22Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:393.77:115.112:470.312:36-0.15:598:22Full Moon6Fri
7Sat7:304.07:595.21:390.11:34-0.26:008:22Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:204.28:465.12:27-0.12:29-0.36:018:22Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:104.49:354.93:13-0.33:23-0.36:018:21Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:064.510:294.73:59-0.34:18-0.26:028:21Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:054.611:254.44:47-0.35:150.06:028:21Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:044.65:37-0.26:150.36:038:20Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:194.112:594.66:290.07:200.56:048:20Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:133.81:574.57:260.28:350.76:048:19Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:103.53:004.48:300.39:450.76:058:19Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:153.34:054.39:340.410:420.76:058:18Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:213.25:034.410:270.411:340.76:068:18Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:193.35:554.411:160.46:078:17Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:123.36:414.412:250.712:040.56:078:17Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:573.57:214.41:130.612:530.56:088:16New Moon20Fri
21Sat7:363.67:564.41:530.51:390.46:098:16New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:113.78:294.42:280.52:200.46:108:15New Moon22Sun
23Mon8:473.79:034.22:590.52:570.56:108:14New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:233.89:394.13:290.43:350.56:118:14Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:043.810:193.94:010.54:140.66:128:13Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:493.911:023.74:340.54:550.86:128:12Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:343.911:453.55:090.65:400.96:138:12Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:204.05:470.66:291.06:148:11First Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:293.41:064.06:300.77:261.16:158:10First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:153.21:594.17:210.78:351.16:158:09First Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:093.23:004.28:240.69:411.06:168:08First 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 5:30 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 99% 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 (99% 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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