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 3h 44m 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 - Jun 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:462.96:094.011:270.85:548:13Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:292.96:494.112:400.812:030.85:538:14New Moon2Thu
3Fri7:093.07:284.21:240.812:450.75:538:14New Moon3Fri
4Sat7:453.08:044.32:050.71:300.75:538:15New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:213.08:404.32:410.72:120.65:538:15New Moon5Sun
6Mon8:573.19:194.33:170.62:540.65:528:16Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue9:403.110:044.23:550.63:380.65:528:16Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed10:333.210:574.14:360.54:270.65:528:17Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu11:323.411:514.05:200.55:220.65:528:17Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:263.76:040.46:200.65:528:18First Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:413.91:174.06:510.37:240.65:528:18First Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:323.82:134.27:450.28:370.55:528:19First Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:303.63:134.58:440.19:470.45:528:19Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue3:323.54:144.89:420.010:440.25:528:20Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed4:343.55:125.010:34-0.111:400.15:528:20Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:343.56:105.111:26-0.25:528:20Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:333.57:075.212:400.112:22-0.25:528:21Full Moon17Fri
18Sat7:293.67:585.11:420.01:24-0.15:528:21Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:203.68:474.92:370.02:220.05:528:21Full Moon19Sun
20Mon9:103.69:364.73:270.13:150.15:538:21Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:053.510:304.44:150.24:080.35:538:22Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:063.511:264.05:030.35:030.55:538:22Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:033.65:480.45:580.75:538:22Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:163.812:513.66:300.66:520.95:548:22Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:013.51:353.67:110.77:551.15:548:22Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:443.22:223.77:580.89:081.15:548:22Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:323.03:123.78:490.910:031.15:558:22Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:242.94:023.89:350.910:441.05:558:23Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed4:152.84:483.910:130.811:211.05:558:23Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:022.85:334.010:500.85:568:23Waning Crescent30Thu
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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