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 5h 19m 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 - Apr 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:283.010:553.74:230.84:160.75:536:26Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri11:153.011:413.75:060.95:010.85:516:27Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat12:003.05:531.05:510.85:506:28Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun12:273.712:493.16:471.06:520.85:496:29Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:193.71:463.27:490.88:020.75:476:30Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:183.72:463.58:430.69:020.55:466:30Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed3:153.83:423.99:280.49:540.25:456:31Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu4:093.94:354.310:120.110:470.05:436:32Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri5:024.05:294.710:59-0.111:44-0.25:426:33New Moon9Fri
10Sat5:554.16:215.011:52-0.25:416:33New Moon10Sat
11Sun6:454.17:105.212:42-0.312:46-0.45:396:34New Moon11Sun
12Mon7:334.17:595.21:37-0.41:37-0.45:386:35New Moon12Mon
13Tue8:234.08:535.12:29-0.42:29-0.45:376:36Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed9:203.99:544.93:23-0.23:24-0.35:356:37Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu10:253.810:574.74:20-0.14:220.05:346:37Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:263.711:554.45:180.15:230.25:336:38First Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:253.76:200.36:310.45:326:39First Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:524.11:263.67:310.47:520.65:306:40First Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:553.92:333.78:360.59:020.55:296:40Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue2:583.73:323.89:250.59:540.55:286:41Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed3:543.64:223.910:060.510:410.55:276:42Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu4:443.55:084.010:430.511:290.65:266:43Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri5:293.45:484.111:210.65:246:44Full Moon23Fri
24Sat6:093.46:254.212:160.611:59 AM0.65:236:44Full Moon24Sat
25Sun7:433.37:584.212:560.61:370.66:227:45Full Moon25Sun
26Mon8:163.38:314.22:320.62:130.66:217:46Full Moon26Mon
27Tue8:493.29:054.13:040.62:480.76:207:47Full Moon27Tue
28Wed9:233.29:434.03:380.63:230.76:197:48Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu10:043.110:283.94:140.74:010.76:187:48Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri10:543.111:183.94:540.84:440.86:167:49Waning Gibbous30Fri
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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