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 4h 56m 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 - Nov 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:364.25:051.05:551.17:266:12Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:043.511:543.64:551.15:441.16:275:11First Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:154.05:531.26:391.06:285:10First Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:473.71:093.97:021.17:380.96:295:09First Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:464.02:093.98:120.98:320.66:305:08Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu2:464.33:084.09:090.79:190.46:315:07Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri3:424.74:034.110:010.410:060.16:325:07Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat4:355.14:564.210:540.210:55-0.16:335:06Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:265.45:484.411:490.011:48-0.36:345:05Full Moon9Sun
10Mon6:175.76:374.412:44-0.26:355:04Full Moon10Mon
11Tue7:065.77:264.412:42-0.41:36-0.26:365:03Full Moon11Tue
12Wed7:555.68:174.31:34-0.42:26-0.26:375:03Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu8:485.49:154.22:26-0.23:180.06:385:02Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri9:465.010:194.13:210.04:130.16:395:01Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat10:474.711:214.04:200.35:090.36:405:01Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun11:444.45:240.66:080.56:415:00Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:204.012:414.16:350.87:140.66:425:00Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:224.01:423.87:550.98:170.66:434:59Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:274.02:453.68:590.89:060.66:434:59Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu3:244.23:403.69:490.79:470.66:444:58Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:124.34:283.510:340.710:250.56:454:58Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat4:544.45:113.611:180.611:030.56:464:57Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun5:344.55:503.612:020.66:474:57New Moon23Sun
24Mon6:104.66:263.612:420.56:484:57New Moon24Mon
25Tue6:454.67:013.612:240.51:190.56:494:56New Moon25Tue
26Wed7:194.67:363.61:020.51:530.56:504:56New Moon26Wed
27Thu7:554.58:133.51:400.52:280.56:514:56Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri8:334.48:563.52:170.63:040.56:524:55Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat9:164.29:453.42:570.63:430.66:534:55Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:044.110:373.53:410.74:240.66:544:55Waxing Crescent30Sun
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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