Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 14m at 7:32 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:18 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:29 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Feb 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:174.12:362.89:050.38:470.07:055:34Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue3:224.13:422.810:020.29:430.07:045:35Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed4:224.14:442.910:560.210:360.07:035:36Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu5:204.15:413.011:530.211:320.17:025:37Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri6:104.16:303.112:440.27:015:38New Moon5Fri
6Sat6:524.07:103.212:290.11:250.17:015:39New Moon6Sat
7Sun7:293.97:473.31:170.12:000.17:005:40New Moon7Sun
8Mon8:043.78:243.31:590.22:300.26:595:41Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue8:403.59:053.42:380.23:010.26:585:42Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed9:213.29:503.43:180.43:320.36:575:43Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu10:063.010:363.44:000.54:060.46:565:44Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri10:502.811:203.44:430.64:410.46:555:45First Quarter12Fri
13Sat11:312.75:270.75:190.56:545:46First Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:023.512:112.66:170.96:030.66:535:47First Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:483.512:572.57:220.96:580.66:525:48First Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:423.51:542.58:300.98:030.56:515:49First Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:423.62:562.69:200.79:000.36:505:50Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu3:383.83:542.810:040.59:510.16:495:51Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri4:324.04:503.110:500.310:43-0.16:485:52Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat5:244.25:443.411:390.111:41-0.26:475:53Full Moon20Sat
21Sun6:134.36:343.812:29-0.16:465:53Full Moon21Sun
22Mon6:594.37:214.212:41-0.41:15-0.36:445:54Full Moon22Mon
23Tue7:444.38:084.41:36-0.51:59-0.56:435:55Full Moon23Tue
24Wed8:314.19:014.52:28-0.52:44-0.66:425:56Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu9:243.810:004.53:23-0.43:31-0.56:415:57Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri10:233.611:004.54:20-0.24:22-0.46:405:58Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat11:203.311:564.45:180.05:15-0.26:385:59Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:153.16:220.36:140.06:376:00Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon12:554.21:153.07:420.57:260.26:366:01Third Quarter29Mon
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 10:25 pm — 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (46% illuminated). This places Cape Lookout Bight, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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