Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 3m at 3:38 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:243.99:583.43:100.23:520.17:135:06Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:153.710:513.33:580.44:330.27:135:07Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:033.411:373.34:460.55:120.37:135:07First Quarter3Fri
4Sat11:463.25:340.75:530.57:135:08First Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:203.312:293.06:280.86:380.57:135:09First Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:063.41:152.87:350.97:310.67:135:10First Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:563.42:082.78:380.88:230.57:135:11Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed2:483.53:012.79:230.79:070.47:135:12Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu3:373.63:512.810:020.69:470.37:135:13Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri4:243.84:402.910:430.510:280.27:135:13Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat5:104.05:283.011:280.311:140.17:135:14Full Moon11Sat
12Sun5:554.26:153.212:170.27:135:15Full Moon12Sun
13Mon6:384.36:583.412:060.01:020.07:135:16Full Moon13Mon
14Tue7:204.47:413.612:57-0.21:45-0.27:135:17Full Moon14Tue
15Wed8:024.38:283.71:46-0.22:27-0.37:125:18Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu8:504.29:223.82:36-0.33:12-0.47:125:19Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri9:444.010:223.93:29-0.23:59-0.47:125:20Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat10:423.911:194.14:25-0.14:49-0.47:125:21Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun11:363.75:240.05:41-0.47:115:22Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:144.212:313.56:280.16:40-0.37:115:23Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:124.21:313.37:430.17:47-0.27:105:24Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:154.22:363.28:540.18:50-0.37:105:25Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu3:184.33:403.29:510.09:45-0.37:095:26Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:174.34:403.210:450.010:37-0.37:095:27Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat5:144.35:373.311:41-0.111:33-0.27:085:28New Moon25Sat
26Sun6:064.36:283.412:36-0.17:085:29New Moon26Sun
27Mon6:514.27:113.512:30-0.21:22-0.17:075:30New Moon27Mon
28Tue7:314.17:513.51:19-0.12:02-0.17:075:31New Moon28Tue
29Wed8:093.98:323.42:030.02:380.07:065:32Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu8:503.79:183.42:440.13:140.17:055:33Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri9:353.410:073.33:260.33:500.27:055:34Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 6:40 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 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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