Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 2:22 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 55m at 8:09 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Sep 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:153.712:434.26:101.06:571.36:387:33Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:593.61:284.16:551.27:571.46:397:32Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:453.42:174.07:471.39:081.56:407:30Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:363.33:124.08:511.310:001.46:407:29Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:323.44:064.19:461.310:381.36:417:28Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:253.54:544.210:291.211:131.26:427:26Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:123.65:404.311:101.111:501.16:437:25Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:593.86:244.411:530.96:437:24Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:434.17:064.512:311.012:400.86:447:22New Moon9Wed
10Thu7:254.37:454.51:140.91:300.76:457:21New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:044.68:244.61:550.72:170.66:457:19New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:444.89:044.52:350.63:020.56:467:18Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun9:284.99:504.43:150.53:480.56:477:16Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:204.910:444.33:590.44:390.66:487:15Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:185.011:434.24:470.55:330.76:487:14Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:165.05:400.56:300.86:497:12First Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:394.11:125.06:360.67:330.96:507:11First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:364.12:124.97:400.78:470.96:507:09First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:404.13:184.98:550.79:540.86:517:08Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun3:474.24:224.910:020.610:470.66:527:06Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:504.45:214.910:590.511:370.66:537:05Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:484.66:174.911:550.56:537:04Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:424.77:084.812:290.512:530.56:547:02Full Moon23Wed
24Thu7:314.97:534.71:210.51:490.56:557:01Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:134.98:344.52:070.52:370.56:566:59Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:544.99:144.32:480.63:210.66:566:58Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun9:354.79:574.13:260.74:030.86:576:57Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:214.610:463.94:040.94:461.06:586:55Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:124.411:373.74:441.15:301.26:586:54Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:014.35:271.26:151.36:596:52Third Quarter30Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8656841)

Common Questions About Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Cape Lookout Bight, NC today?

Slack tide in Cape Lookout Bight, NC is approximately 11:15 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 1% 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 New Moon (1% 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA