Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 4:05 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 04m at 9:43 am (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Oct 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:175.56:425.012:340.06:005:50New Moon1Tue
2Wed7:085.77:315.012:480.01:310.06:015:49New Moon2Wed
3Thu7:585.78:224.81:400.02:250.06:025:47Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri8:515.69:184.52:310.03:200.26:035:46Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat9:515.310:214.33:250.24:170.46:035:45Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:535.111:224.24:210.55:150.76:045:43First Quarter6Sun
7Mon11:504.85:190.76:160.96:055:42First Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:184.012:454.66:221.07:281.16:065:41First Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:163.91:464.37:391.18:351.16:065:39First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:203.92:474.28:491.29:231.16:075:38Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri3:183.93:414.19:381.110:011.16:085:37Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:064.04:274.010:201.110:351.16:095:35Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:494.25:094.011:011.111:081.16:105:34Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:294.35:494.011:431.111:441.16:115:33Full Moon14Mon
15Tue6:054.46:244.012:251.16:115:32Full Moon15Tue
16Wed6:404.56:583.912:201.11:031.06:125:30Full Moon16Wed
17Thu7:134.67:303.912:561.11:381.06:135:29Full Moon17Thu
18Fri7:464.68:043.81:311.02:121.06:145:28Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:224.68:413.72:061.02:491.06:155:27Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:044.59:283.62:431.03:301.06:165:25Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon9:544.510:223.73:251.04:151.06:165:24Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:484.411:163.74:131.05:021.06:175:23Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed11:394.45:061.05:531.06:185:22Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:073.912:324.46:051.06:520.96:195:21Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:034.11:304.47:140.97:550.76:205:20Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:064.42:334.48:250.78:520.56:215:19Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun3:084.73:344.59:250.49:430.26:225:17Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:055.14:314.610:210.210:330.16:235:16Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:025.45:284.611:190.111:26-0.16:235:15New Moon29Tue
30Wed5:585.66:234.712:200.06:245:14New Moon30Wed
31Thu6:495.77:134.612:23-0.11:17-0.16:255:13New Moon31Thu
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 12:54 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 11% 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 (11% 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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