Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 23m at 3:03 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 8:54 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Oct 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:423.73:194.29:091.09:591.07:016:49Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed3:523.84:214.110:120.910:450.97:026:48Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu4:493.95:134.111:010.911:240.87:026:47Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:364.15:564.111:460.87:036:45Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:164.36:354.112:010.812:290.77:046:44Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:524.57:104.112:370.71:110.77:056:43New Moon6Sun
7Mon7:264.67:434.11:130.71:500.67:056:41New Moon7Mon
8Tue7:584.78:154.01:470.72:250.67:066:40New Moon8Tue
9Wed8:314.78:473.92:210.73:000.77:076:38New Moon9Wed
10Thu9:064.79:233.82:540.73:350.87:086:37Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri9:464.610:043.63:280.84:140.97:096:36Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:314.510:533.54:050.84:561.07:096:35Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:234.411:463.54:480.95:421.17:106:33Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:154.35:371.06:341.27:116:32First Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:393.51:074.26:351.17:331.17:126:31First Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:353.72:054.27:451.18:381.07:136:29First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:383.93:084.29:000.99:350.77:136:28Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri3:434.34:104.310:040.610:250.47:146:27Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:424.75:064.410:590.311:120.17:156:26Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:365.26:004.511:540.17:166:25Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:295.56:524.612:01-0.112:51-0.17:176:23Full Moon21Mon
22Tue7:195.77:414.612:53-0.21:46-0.27:186:22Full Moon22Tue
23Wed8:085.88:284.61:46-0.32:37-0.27:196:21Full Moon23Wed
24Thu8:565.79:174.42:36-0.33:270.07:196:20Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri9:485.410:124.23:26-0.14:190.27:206:19Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat10:455.011:144.04:180.25:130.47:216:18Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:454.75:140.56:090.77:226:17Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:153.912:414.46:140.87:090.97:236:16Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:133.81:374.17:221.08:181.07:246:15Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:143.72:383.98:421.19:200.97:256:14Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:183.83:393.89:481.110:070.97:266:13Waning Crescent31Thu
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 5:58 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 96% 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 Waning Gibbous (96% 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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