Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:02 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 52m at 10:57 pm (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Oct 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:154.44:414.410:280.710:490.86:005:51Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:074.65:314.411:210.711:340.86:015:49New Moon2Sat
3Sun5:534.76:154.312:140.86:025:48New Moon3Sun
4Mon6:344.86:544.212:180.81:010.86:025:46New Moon4Mon
5Tue7:104.87:294.012:570.91:410.86:035:45New Moon5Tue
6Wed7:454.78:033.91:330.92:170.96:045:44Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu8:224.68:413.72:071.02:531.06:055:42Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri9:034.59:253.62:431.13:321.26:055:41Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat9:514.310:163.53:211.24:131.36:065:40Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun10:424.211:053.54:031.34:561.46:075:38First Quarter10Sun
11Mon11:294.211:513.54:491.45:411.56:085:37First Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:144.15:391.46:321.56:095:36First Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:383.61:034.16:371.57:311.46:095:34First Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:313.71:584.07:461.48:251.36:105:33Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri2:284.02:544.18:471.19:091.06:115:32Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat3:224.33:464.29:370.99:500.86:125:31Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun4:134.74:374.310:250.710:330.56:135:29Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon5:035.05:284.411:170.511:210.46:145:28Full Moon18Mon
19Tue5:545.46:184.412:140.36:145:27Full Moon19Tue
20Wed6:435.67:054.512:140.21:080.26:155:26Full Moon20Wed
21Thu7:315.77:534.41:070.12:000.26:165:25Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri8:215.68:464.31:580.12:520.26:175:23Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat9:195.49:494.22:510.23:480.36:185:22Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun10:225.210:544.23:490.34:460.56:195:21Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon11:234.911:554.24:500.55:440.66:205:20Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:214.75:550.76:490.76:215:19Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:554.21:214.47:120.98:000.86:215:18Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:004.22:254.28:320.98:570.76:225:17Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri3:034.33:254.09:310.89:420.76:235:16Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat3:574.44:183.910:200.810:210.86:245:15Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun4:454.55:073.811:080.811:000.86:255:14Waning Crescent31Sun
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 1:59 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 maximum.

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 (18% illuminated). This places Cape Lookout Bight, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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