Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 5:46 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 59m at 11:30 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Jan 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:053.810:423.63:520.24:230.07:135:06Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:563.511:313.54:440.45:050.27:135:07Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun11:413.25:350.65:450.47:135:07Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:153.512:243.06:300.86:300.57:135:08Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:013.51:092.87:410.97:220.67:135:09Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:523.52:012.68:440.98:160.67:135:10Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu2:443.52:552.69:280.89:010.57:135:11Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri3:343.63:462.610:060.79:410.47:135:12Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:203.74:342.710:450.610:200.37:135:12Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:053.85:212.811:280.511:040.37:135:13Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:494.06:063.012:130.47:135:14New Moon11Mon
12Tue6:304.16:483.212:550.27:135:15New Moon12Tue
13Wed7:084.17:283.412:440.11:330.17:135:16New Moon13Wed
14Thu7:474.18:093.51:310.02:11-0.17:135:17Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri8:284.08:573.72:18-0.12:50-0.27:125:18Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat9:173.89:533.93:07-0.13:33-0.37:125:19Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:123.710:504.04:000.04:19-0.37:125:20Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:063.511:454.24:560.15:08-0.37:125:21First Quarter18Mon
19Tue11:593.45:550.26:02-0.37:115:22First Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:404.212:553.27:040.27:04-0.27:115:23First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:414.32:003.18:200.28:13-0.27:105:24Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri2:474.33:073.19:230.19:15-0.37:105:25Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat3:494.44:103.210:180.010:10-0.37:095:26Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:484.45:113.311:14-0.111:07-0.37:095:27Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:454.46:083.512:12-0.27:085:28Full Moon25Mon
26Tue6:354.46:573.612:08-0.31:04-0.27:085:29Full Moon26Tue
27Wed7:184.27:403.71:05-0.31:47-0.27:075:30Full Moon27Wed
28Thu7:594.08:233.61:54-0.22:27-0.27:075:31Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri8:413.89:093.62:390.03:04-0.17:065:32Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat9:273.510:003.53:240.13:420.07:055:33Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun10:153.210:483.54:090.34:190.27:055:34Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 2:38 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 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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