Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 37m at 10:34 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:58 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:45 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:32 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (73% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Apr 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:093.58:324.42:170.22:130.25:536:26Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed8:523.49:214.43:010.22:540.25:526:27Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:453.310:194.43:490.33:400.25:506:28Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:443.211:174.44:410.44:330.25:496:29Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:403.25:370.55:310.35:486:29First Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:144.312:383.36:410.66:390.45:466:30First Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:154.31:453.47:550.57:590.35:456:31First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:234.22:553.68:580.49:090.25:446:32Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed3:274.23:573.99:490.210:080.15:426:32Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu4:274.24:554.310:370.111:070.05:416:33Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:234.15:494.511:270.05:406:34Full Moon11Fri
12Sat6:144.16:374.712:08-0.112:170.05:386:35Full Moon12Sat
13Sun7:004.07:214.81:04-0.11:040.05:376:36Full Moon13Sun
14Mon7:423.88:024.71:53-0.11:470.15:366:36Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:243.68:464.52:380.12:280.25:356:37Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:113.39:364.33:230.33:090.45:336:38Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:043.110:294.04:090.53:520.65:326:39Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:563.011:193.94:550.74:380.85:316:39Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:432.95:421.05:251.05:306:40Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:063.712:292.96:361.16:201.15:286:41Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:543.51:202.97:441.27:311.15:276:42Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:483.42:183.08:381.18:381.15:266:43Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:433.43:113.29:141.09:260.95:256:43Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu3:333.43:583.59:460.810:070.85:246:44Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:193.44:423.810:180.710:510.65:226:45Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:033.45:254.110:540.611:390.55:216:46Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:473.57:074.412:350.56:207:47New Moon27Sun
28Mon7:283.57:484.61:290.41:190.36:197:47New Moon28Mon
29Tue8:083.58:284.82:150.22:040.26:187:48New Moon29Tue
30Wed8:493.59:124.83:000.22:480.16:177:49Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 1:16 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 73% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (73% illuminated). This places Cape Lookout Bight, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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