Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 00m at 3:38 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:43 am (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Apr 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:483.110:143.83:450.63:430.65:536:26Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed10:363.111:023.84:270.74:250.75:516:27Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:233.111:483.85:120.85:110.75:506:28First Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:093.16:000.86:030.75:496:29First Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:363.81:003.26:580.87:070.65:476:30First Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:323.92:013.48:010.68:160.55:466:30First Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:333.93:023.78:560.49:150.25:456:31Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue3:314.13:594.19:440.110:090.05:436:32Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed4:284.24:554.510:32-0.111:05-0.25:426:33Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:234.35:504.911:24-0.35:416:33Full Moon10Thu
11Fri6:174.46:425.112:05-0.412:20-0.45:396:34Full Moon11Fri
12Sat7:074.47:325.31:04-0.51:13-0.55:386:35Full Moon12Sat
13Sun7:564.38:235.21:58-0.52:05-0.55:376:36Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:504.29:205.02:52-0.42:57-0.45:356:37Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue9:514.010:224.83:48-0.33:52-0.25:346:37Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:533.811:224.64:45-0.14:500.15:336:38Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu11:513.75:440.25:510.35:326:39Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:184.312:483.66:490.47:010.55:306:40Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:164.01:513.58:020.58:200.65:296:40Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:193.82:553.69:000.59:200.65:286:41Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon3:183.73:493.69:440.510:070.65:276:42Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:103.64:363.710:210.610:500.65:256:43Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed4:563.55:183.810:570.611:350.65:246:44Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:383.55:564.011:330.75:236:44New Moon24Thu
25Fri6:163.56:314.112:190.612:110.75:226:45New Moon25Fri
26Sat6:503.47:044.112:580.612:470.75:216:46New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:223.48:374.11:320.62:220.66:207:47New Moon27Sun
28Mon8:553.39:124.13:060.62:560.66:197:48Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:323.39:504.13:410.63:320.66:187:48Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed10:143.210:374.04:190.64:110.76:167:49Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 5% 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 (5% 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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