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 3h 09m at 3:04 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 9:11 pm (4.3 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 - Jul 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:234.18:485.02:33-0.22:33-0.25:578:23New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:124.19:354.73:19-0.23:24-0.15:578:23Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:044.110:254.44:04-0.14:130.15:588:23Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:594.011:164.14:480.15:040.45:588:22Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:514.05:320.25:550.65:598:22Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:043.812:393.96:160.46:490.95:598:22First Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:503.61:263.97:020.67:511.06:008:22First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:353.32:173.87:540.79:001.16:008:22First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:273.13:133.88:510.89:571.06:018:21First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:243.14:083.99:420.710:431.06:018:21Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:213.14:594.110:260.711:260.96:028:21Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:123.15:454.211:080.66:038:20Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:003.36:294.412:110.811:52 AM0.56:038:20Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:453.47:104.512:560.612:400.46:048:20Full Moon14Mon
15Tue7:273.67:484.61:380.51:270.36:058:19Full Moon15Tue
16Wed8:063.88:264.62:170.32:120.26:058:19Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:464.09:054.62:530.22:550.26:068:18Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:294.19:484.43:290.13:390.26:068:18Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat10:184.210:364.34:080.04:270.36:078:17Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:114.311:284.14:500.05:190.46:088:17Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:054.45:360.16:140.56:098:16Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue12:193.912:594.56:270.17:170.66:098:15Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:133.71:574.67:240.28:300.76:108:15Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:123.63:024.68:300.29:400.66:118:14Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri3:203.54:084.79:370.110:400.56:118:13Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:273.65:104.810:360.011:350.36:128:13Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun5:303.86:074.911:320.06:138:12Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:294.07:005.012:320.212:31-0.16:148:11New Moon28Mon
29Tue7:204.27:464.91:260.11:28-0.16:148:10New Moon29Tue
30Wed8:074.38:284.82:130.02:200.06:158:09New Moon30Wed
31Thu8:504.39:104.62:550.03:060.16:168:09Waxing 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 6:07 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 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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