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 2h 57m 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 - Jun 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:263.611:524.55:190.15:190.25:548:13Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:273.86:130.16:230.35:538:13First Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:494.31:253.97:080.27:320.55:538:14First Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:454.02:254.18:090.28:530.55:538:15First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:453.83:284.29:110.210:030.55:538:15First Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:473.54:264.410:030.210:570.45:538:16Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:453.45:194.510:470.211:480.45:528:16Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:393.36:094.511:300.35:528:17Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:313.26:564.512:430.412:140.45:528:17Full Moon9Mon
10Tue7:183.27:384.51:360.51:020.55:528:18Full Moon10Tue
11Wed7:573.28:154.42:210.51:480.65:528:18Full Moon11Wed
12Thu8:343.18:524.33:000.52:300.65:528:19Full Moon12Thu
13Fri9:113.09:304.13:360.63:090.75:528:19Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat9:533.010:143.94:120.73:490.85:528:19Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:433.011:033.84:490.84:320.95:528:20Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon11:363.011:503.65:260.85:191.05:528:20Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:223.26:030.86:071.05:528:20Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:333.51:043.36:400.86:591.15:528:21Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:143.41:483.57:220.88:011.15:528:21Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:583.22:373.88:110.89:081.05:538:21Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:503.13:314.09:030.610:030.85:538:22Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun3:463.14:244.39:510.410:510.65:538:22Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:403.15:164.610:360.311:400.45:538:22Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:353.26:094.811:230.15:538:22Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:303.47:035.012:350.312:160.05:548:22New Moon25Wed
26Thu7:243.57:545.21:330.21:16-0.15:548:22New Moon26Thu
27Fri8:153.78:445.12:270.02:16-0.25:548:22New Moon27Fri
28Sat9:073.89:365.03:18-0.13:12-0.25:558:23Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:063.910:344.74:08-0.14:11-0.15:558:23Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:114.011:364.55:01-0.15:130.15:568:23Waxing Crescent30Mon
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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