Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 41m at 6:36 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Feb 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:344.44:553.310:54-0.110:51-0.57:045:34Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:324.65:553.711:51-0.311:55-0.67:045:35New Moon2Sat
3Sun6:254.76:494.012:46-0.57:035:36New Moon3Sun
4Mon7:154.67:394.312:57-0.71:36-0.77:025:37New Moon4Mon
5Tue8:034.58:314.41:55-0.72:23-0.87:015:38Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed8:544.29:294.42:50-0.63:11-0.77:005:39Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu9:513.810:294.33:47-0.44:01-0.66:595:40Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri10:493.511:264.24:45-0.24:51-0.46:595:41First Quarter8Fri
9Sat11:433.35:440.15:43-0.16:585:42First Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:204.112:353.06:520.46:410.16:575:43First Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:173.91:332.88:120.57:520.36:565:44First Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:203.72:392.69:150.68:550.46:555:45Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed3:223.63:402.610:040.69:430.46:545:46Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu4:163.64:332.710:480.610:250.46:535:47Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri5:043.65:212.811:320.611:090.46:525:48Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:463.66:013.012:130.56:515:49Full Moon16Sat
17Sun6:223.66:373.112:460.56:505:50Full Moon17Sun
18Mon6:543.67:093.312:400.41:150.46:495:51Full Moon18Mon
19Tue7:253.57:413.41:190.31:420.46:485:52Full Moon19Tue
20Wed7:563.48:153.51:550.32:100.36:465:53Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu8:293.38:523.62:320.32:400.36:455:54Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri9:073.19:373.73:110.43:140.36:445:55Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat9:533.010:273.73:530.43:520.26:435:56Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun10:422.911:173.84:390.54:340.26:425:56Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon11:302.95:290.65:220.26:415:57Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:073.912:202.96:260.66:200.26:395:58Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:034.01:202.97:370.67:310.16:385:59Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:084.12:293.18:440.48:41-0.16:376:00Waning Crescent28Thu
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 9:35 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 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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