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 34m at 6:26 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:063.812:303.06:211.06:131.06:157:50First Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:513.71:173.17:071.07:091.06:147:51First Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:383.72:083.38:000.98:180.96:137:52First Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:313.63:053.68:570.79:270.76:127:52First Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:293.64:024.09:460.510:230.56:117:53Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat4:253.64:564.410:300.311:140.26:107:54Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun5:193.75:494.811:150.06:107:55Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon6:143.76:435.112:090.112:03-0.16:097:56Full Moon8Mon
9Tue7:073.87:355.31:08-0.112:58-0.26:087:56Full Moon9Tue
10Wed7:583.88:255.42:06-0.21:55-0.36:077:57Full Moon10Wed
11Thu8:473.89:165.32:59-0.22:49-0.36:067:58Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri9:413.710:145.03:52-0.13:45-0.26:057:59Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat10:453.711:184.74:480.04:440.06:047:59Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:523.75:450.15:460.26:048:00Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:194.512:533.76:420.36:520.56:038:01Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:154.21:513.77:430.48:080.66:028:02Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:123.92:533.88:490.59:280.76:018:03Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:133.63:543.99:440.510:260.66:018:03Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri4:123.44:464.010:270.511:140.66:008:04Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:043.25:324.111:030.65:598:05Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:513.16:144.112:000.611:37 AM0.65:598:05Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:353.16:544.212:470.712:140.75:588:06New Moon22Mon
23Tue7:143.17:304.21:330.712:540.75:588:07New Moon23Tue
24Wed7:493.08:044.22:110.71:350.75:578:08New Moon24Wed
25Thu8:223.08:384.22:450.72:140.75:578:08New Moon25Thu
26Fri8:553.09:144.13:180.72:510.75:568:09Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat9:323.09:544.03:530.83:290.85:568:10Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun10:182.910:413.94:290.84:110.85:558:10Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon11:123.011:313.85:080.84:570.85:558:11Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:033.25:480.75:480.95:548:12First Quarter30Tue
31Wed12:183.712:503.46:290.76:430.95:548:12First Quarter31Wed
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 9:45 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 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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