Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:26 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 32m at 12:34 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:29 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Jun 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:423.811:114.64:40-0.14:420.05:548:13Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:483.95:340.05:450.25:538:13Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:114.412:474.06:270.16:500.45:538:14Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:054.11:444.17:220.18:040.55:538:15Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:013.82:444.28:240.29:230.55:538:15Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:013.53:454.39:240.310:230.55:538:16Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:023.34:404.310:130.311:140.55:528:16Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri4:583.25:304.410:550.45:528:17Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat5:503.16:184.412:030.511:36 AM0.55:528:17Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:393.17:034.312:560.612:190.65:528:18New Moon10Sun
11Mon7:223.17:414.31:450.61:050.65:528:18New Moon11Mon
12Tue7:593.18:174.32:250.61:500.75:528:19New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:343.18:524.23:000.72:300.75:528:19New Moon13Wed
14Thu9:103.09:294.03:330.73:090.75:528:19Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri9:513.010:103.94:060.73:490.85:528:20Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:403.110:573.74:400.74:320.95:528:20Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:313.211:443.65:160.75:190.95:528:20Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:173.45:520.76:071.05:528:21First Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:263.512:593.66:300.77:001.05:528:21First Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:083.31:443.87:120.78:011.05:538:21First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:543.22:364.08:030.69:090.95:538:22First Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:483.23:324.38:590.410:060.75:538:22Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat3:483.24:294.69:530.210:560.55:538:22Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:463.25:254.810:420.011:490.35:548:22Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:443.46:215.011:34-0.15:548:22Full Moon25Mon
26Tue6:433.67:175.212:470.212:33-0.25:548:22Full Moon26Tue
27Wed7:383.88:085.21:460.01:36-0.35:548:22Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:313.98:595.12:40-0.12:36-0.35:558:23Full Moon28Thu
29Fri9:254.19:524.93:30-0.23:34-0.25:558:23Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:264.110:524.64:21-0.24:34-0.15:568:23Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 3:30 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (36% illuminated). This places Cape Lookout Bight, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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