Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:11 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 21m at 7:46 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Jun 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:503.57:124.512:580.412:410.45:548:13New Moon1Tue
2Wed7:333.47:514.41:480.41:260.55:548:13New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:113.48:274.42:300.42:080.55:538:14New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:473.39:034.23:060.52:460.65:538:14New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:253.29:424.13:410.53:240.75:538:15Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:083.110:273.94:170.64:030.85:538:16Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:593.111:163.84:550.74:460.85:528:16Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:493.15:340.75:320.95:528:17Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:023.712:343.26:130.86:201.05:528:17First Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:453.61:173.46:550.87:131.05:528:18First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:283.52:043.57:420.78:161.05:528:18First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:173.42:563.88:360.69:200.85:528:19First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:123.43:504.19:280.510:140.65:528:19Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:083.44:434.410:140.311:020.45:528:19Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:023.55:354.710:590.111:530.25:528:20Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:573.66:295.011:48-0.15:528:20Full Moon16Wed
17Thu6:523.87:215.212:500.012:43-0.25:528:20Full Moon17Thu
18Fri7:443.98:115.31:48-0.11:42-0.35:528:21Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:344.09:015.22:41-0.32:38-0.35:528:21Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:284.09:555.03:32-0.33:33-0.35:538:21Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:284.010:564.84:25-0.34:32-0.15:538:22Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:344.111:574.55:20-0.25:330.05:538:22Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:344.26:14-0.16:360.35:538:22Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:524.31:304.27:090.07:450.55:538:22Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:474.02:294.28:100.29:040.55:548:22Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:463.73:304.29:140.210:090.55:548:22Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun3:483.54:274.210:060.311:000.55:548:22Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:453.35:184.310:490.411:480.65:558:23Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:373.26:064.311:290.55:558:23Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:263.26:504.312:380.612:110.65:568:23New Moon30Wed
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 10:58 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 0% 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 (0% 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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