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 50m 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 - Aug 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:593.43:484.89:090.310:240.66:168:08Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:073.54:514.910:120.111:190.56:168:07Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:113.65:525.011:100.16:178:06Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:143.86:505.112:170.412:100.06:188:06Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:134.17:425.01:160.31:150.06:188:05Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:054.38:294.92:090.22:150.16:198:04Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:534.49:154.62:560.13:090.26:208:03Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:414.410:034.33:390.24:000.36:218:02Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:354.410:554.04:210.34:520.56:218:01Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:304.311:473.75:030.55:430.86:228:00Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:194.25:450.76:341.06:237:59Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:333.41:044.16:260.97:291.36:247:57Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:173.21:514.07:111.18:431.46:247:56Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:033.12:444.08:071.29:481.46:257:55Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:573.03:414.09:101.210:331.46:267:54Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:553.04:344.010:011.111:101.36:277:53Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:473.15:214.110:431.111:471.36:277:52Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:363.26:064.211:241.06:287:51Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:223.46:484.312:261.212:090.96:297:50New Moon19Sat
20Sun7:053.77:274.41:061.012:590.86:307:48New Moon20Sun
21Mon7:443.98:034.41:430.91:480.76:307:47New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:214.28:394.32:180.72:330.66:317:46New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:004.49:174.22:530.63:170.66:327:45Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:434.610:014.13:300.54:030.66:337:43Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:354.710:553.94:100.44:540.76:337:42Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:334.811:513.84:550.45:480.86:347:41Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:284.85:450.56:450.96:357:40First Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:453.71:254.96:400.57:531.06:367:38First Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:423.62:274.87:450.69:111.06:367:37First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:483.63:354.89:010.610:150.96:377:36Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu3:583.74:404.810:090.511:070.76:387:34Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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