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 (tomorrow) : 3:26 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 03m at 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 - Oct 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:334.410:533.64:110.84:551.07:016:50Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:224.211:433.54:511.05:401.27:016:48Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:114.15:361.16:291.37:026:47First Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:323.41:004.16:271.27:261.47:036:46First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:233.41:534.07:291.38:311.37:046:44First Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:213.52:534.08:401.29:281.17:046:43First Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:233.83:524.19:431.010:140.97:056:41Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:204.14:464.310:350.710:560.67:066:40Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:124.55:364.411:240.511:400.37:076:39Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:024.96:254.612:160.27:086:37Full Moon10Fri
11Sat6:505.37:124.712:270.11:100.07:086:36Full Moon11Sat
12Sun7:375.67:574.71:16-0.12:01-0.17:096:35Full Moon12Sun
13Mon8:235.78:434.62:04-0.22:51-0.17:106:34Full Moon13Mon
14Tue9:125.69:334.52:52-0.23:400.07:116:32Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:055.410:314.33:42-0.14:330.27:126:31Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:065.211:344.14:360.15:300.47:126:30Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:074.95:350.46:300.67:136:29Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:364.01:064.66:400.67:370.87:146:27Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:384.02:094.37:560.88:510.87:156:26Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:474.03:174.29:160.99:510.77:166:25Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue3:554.14:204.110:180.810:390.67:176:24Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed4:524.35:134.111:090.711:200.67:176:23Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:404.56:004.111:560.67:186:21Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:224.66:404.012:000.612:420.67:196:20New Moon24Fri
25Sat7:004.77:174.012:390.61:250.67:206:19New Moon25Sat
26Sun7:344.87:514.01:180.62:030.67:216:18New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:084.88:243.91:540.62:390.67:226:17New Moon27Mon
28Tue8:424.78:593.82:290.63:130.67:236:16Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed9:184.69:373.73:040.73:490.77:246:15Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu9:594.410:223.53:400.84:280.97:256:14Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri10:464.311:133.54:200.95:101.07:266:13Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 12:18 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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