Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 3:04 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 00m at 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 - Mar 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:373.83:573.39:550.410:000.06:346:02Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun4:304.04:523.610:390.210:52-0.16:336:03Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon5:224.15:454.011:28-0.111:50-0.36:316:03New Moon3Mon
4Tue6:124.36:354.412:19-0.36:306:04New Moon4Tue
5Wed6:584.37:224.612:47-0.51:09-0.56:296:05New Moon5Wed
6Thu7:454.38:114.81:41-0.51:56-0.66:276:06Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri8:334.19:054.82:33-0.52:44-0.66:266:07Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat9:293.910:054.73:28-0.43:36-0.56:256:08Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:303.75:24-0.25:30-0.47:237:08Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:064.612:293.66:230.06:27-0.17:227:09First Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:034.41:253.47:270.27:300.17:217:10First Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:024.22:283.38:450.48:480.27:197:11First Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:084.03:363.39:540.49:580.37:187:12Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:133.94:403.410:460.310:530.37:177:13Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:103.85:353.511:310.311:420.37:157:13Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:023.86:253.612:150.47:147:14Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:483.77:073.712:330.312:590.47:137:15Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:273.77:433.81:220.31:380.47:117:16Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:013.68:163.92:040.32:110.47:107:17Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:333.58:493.92:400.42:420.47:087:17Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:063.49:243.93:140.43:130.47:077:18Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:423.310:043.83:490.53:460.57:067:19Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:233.110:503.84:270.64:220.57:047:20Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:113.011:393.75:070.75:020.67:037:21Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:583.05:500.85:460.67:027:21Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:263.712:433.06:360.86:340.77:007:22Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:123.71:313.17:280.97:310.76:597:23Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:033.72:273.28:300.88:400.66:577:24Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:013.83:293.49:300.69:450.46:567:25Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun4:013.94:283.810:190.310:400.16:557:25Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon4:574.05:244.211:050.111:33-0.16:537:26Waning Crescent31Mon
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 11:59 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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