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 5h 23m 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 - Aug 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:513.47:184.612:570.912:380.66:168:08New Moon1Mon
2Tue7:363.67:594.61:420.71:330.56:168:07New Moon2Tue
3Wed8:193.98:404.62:230.52:240.36:178:06New Moon3Wed
4Thu9:024.29:234.53:020.33:140.36:188:05Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri9:514.410:124.33:430.24:050.36:198:04Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat10:484.611:084.14:260.15:010.46:198:03Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun11:464.75:130.15:580.56:208:02First Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:043.912:414.86:020.26:580.76:218:01First Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:573.71:374.86:550.38:080.86:228:00First Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:533.52:394.87:580.49:260.86:227:59First Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:583.43:454.79:100.510:280.86:237:58Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri4:063.44:484.710:130.411:220.76:247:57Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:093.55:484.711:080.46:257:56Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun6:103.76:434.712:160.712:030.56:257:55Full Moon14Sun
15Mon7:043.87:304.71:110.71:030.56:267:54Full Moon15Mon
16Tue7:504.08:114.61:590.61:580.66:277:53Full Moon16Tue
17Wed8:304.18:484.42:380.62:440.66:287:52Full Moon17Wed
18Thu9:084.19:254.13:130.73:260.76:287:50Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri9:484.110:063.93:450.74:070.86:297:49Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat10:334.110:523.64:180.84:501.06:307:48Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun11:214.111:383.44:521.05:331.26:317:47Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon12:074.15:291.16:171.36:317:46Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:213.312:514.06:081.27:051.56:327:44Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:023.21:364.06:511.28:071.66:337:43Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:463.12:284.07:441.39:191.66:347:42Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:403.13:264.18:491.210:101.46:347:40Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat3:413.14:224.29:481.110:511.36:357:39Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun4:373.35:134.410:370.911:311.16:367:38Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon5:303.66:024.611:250.76:367:37Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue6:224.06:504.712:150.912:180.66:377:35New Moon30Tue
31Wed7:114.47:364.81:020.71:150.46:387:34New Moon31Wed
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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