Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 07m at 11:10 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:50 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:44 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:32 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Apr 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:293.84:553.510:480.510:580.55:536:27Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:203.85:413.611:320.511:500.55:516:27Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:033.76:203.812:120.55:506:28Full Moon3Tue
4Wed6:393.76:533.912:380.512:470.55:486:29Full Moon4Wed
5Thu7:113.67:254.01:170.41:180.65:476:30Full Moon5Thu
6Fri7:433.47:574.01:520.51:480.65:466:30Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:163.38:324.02:260.52:180.65:446:31Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:523.29:123.93:010.62:510.75:436:32Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:353.010:003.93:400.73:270.75:426:33Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:242.910:493.84:210.84:080.85:406:34Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:112.911:363.85:050.94:530.85:396:34Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu11:572.95:531.05:430.85:386:35Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:243.812:463.06:501.06:450.85:366:36Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:183.81:463.27:540.87:580.75:356:37Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:193.92:483.58:490.69:010.45:346:37Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon3:184.03:463.99:350.49:550.25:336:38Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:144.14:414.310:200.110:510.05:316:39Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:094.25:364.711:08-0.111:50-0.25:306:40New Moon18Wed
19Thu6:024.26:275.112:01-0.35:296:41New Moon19Thu
20Fri6:524.27:165.312:50-0.412:54-0.45:286:41New Moon20Fri
21Sat7:404.18:065.31:45-0.41:44-0.45:266:42New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:314.09:005.12:38-0.42:35-0.35:256:43Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:293.810:024.93:33-0.23:29-0.25:246:44Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:343.611:044.74:310.04:270.15:236:45Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:343.55:300.35:270.45:226:45First Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:024.412:323.46:340.56:350.65:216:46First Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:004.11:363.47:490.67:580.75:206:47First Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:043.92:433.58:510.69:060.75:186:48First Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:073.74:403.610:370.610:570.76:177:49Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:013.65:293.711:140.611:420.76:167:49Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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 2:00 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 81% 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 Waxing Gibbous (81% 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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