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 2h 04m 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 - Jul 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:223.52:034.37:270.38:310.75:568:23First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:173.43:034.68:270.29:390.55:578:22Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:193.34:054.89:280.110:370.45:578:22Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:233.45:055.010:24-0.111:320.35:578:22Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:253.56:055.111:19-0.25:588:22Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:273.67:035.212:320.212:19-0.25:588:22Full Moon6Thu
7Fri7:263.87:575.21:350.01:24-0.25:598:22Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:193.98:475.12:30-0.12:25-0.25:598:22Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:124.09:374.83:20-0.13:22-0.16:008:21Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:084.010:334.44:09-0.14:190.16:018:21Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:104.111:304.14:570.05:170.36:018:21Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:074.15:430.26:130.66:028:20Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:223.812:574.16:280.47:120.86:028:20Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:093.51:454.07:140.68:221.06:038:20Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:563.22:364.08:060.89:331.16:048:19Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:483.03:303.99:030.910:241.16:048:19Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon3:432.94:223.99:510.911:051.16:058:18Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:352.85:104.010:310.911:451.16:068:18Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:232.85:554.011:080.96:068:17Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:102.96:394.112:291.111:48 AM0.86:078:17New Moon20Thu
21Fri6:543.07:184.21:131.012:340.86:088:16New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:343.27:544.31:520.91:220.86:088:16New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:103.48:284.32:240.82:080.76:098:15New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:463.59:034.22:560.72:500.76:108:14Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:253.79:414.13:280.63:330.66:108:14Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:103.910:273.94:020.54:190.66:118:13Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:034.111:193.84:400.45:100.76:128:12Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:564.35:220.46:030.76:138:11First Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:103.712:474.56:080.37:010.86:138:11First Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:003.51:414.66:590.38:080.86:148:10First Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:543.42:424.78:000.39:220.86:158:09First Quarter31Mon
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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