Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 7:32 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 21m at 1:05 pm (4.2 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 - Jan 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:533.711:303.64:380.35:060.17:135:06Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:413.35:340.55:490.37:135:07First Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:163.612:263.06:340.76:340.47:135:07First Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:033.61:122.87:480.87:270.67:135:08First Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:543.52:052.68:510.88:200.67:135:09First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:473.52:592.59:360.89:030.67:135:10Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat3:363.63:482.510:150.79:400.57:135:11Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:223.74:362.510:550.710:180.57:135:12Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:073.85:222.611:390.710:590.47:135:12Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:503.96:062.712:240.67:135:13Full Moon10Tue
11Wed6:294.06:452.91:020.47:135:14Full Moon11Wed
12Thu7:064.07:223.012:350.31:370.37:135:15Full Moon12Thu
13Fri7:414.08:013.21:210.22:100.27:135:16Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:193.98:443.32:050.12:450.17:135:17Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:033.89:363.52:510.13:230.07:125:18Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon9:543.610:323.73:420.14:05-0.17:125:19Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:473.411:254.04:360.24:49-0.17:125:20Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed11:383.35:320.25:38-0.27:125:21Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:174.112:303.16:360.36:34-0.17:115:22Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:144.21:303.07:520.37:40-0.27:115:23Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:194.32:382.99:000.28:46-0.37:105:24Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun3:244.43:443.09:580.19:44-0.37:105:25Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:264.54:473.110:550.010:41-0.47:095:26Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:264.55:493.311:55-0.111:44-0.47:095:27New Moon24Tue
25Wed6:204.66:433.512:52-0.27:085:28New Moon25Wed
26Thu7:084.57:303.612:46-0.41:40-0.37:085:29New Moon26Thu
27Fri7:524.38:173.71:41-0.32:22-0.37:075:30New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:374.09:063.62:31-0.23:03-0.27:075:31Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun9:253.69:593.63:200.03:43-0.17:065:32Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon10:163.310:493.64:090.24:220.17:055:33Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue11:033.111:343.54:570.45:000.37:055:34First Quarter31Tue
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 4:18 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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