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 4h 14m 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 - Jul 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:093.27:294.31:270.612:560.65:568:23New Moon1Thu
2Fri7:473.28:044.32:080.61:390.75:568:23New Moon2Fri
3Sat8:223.28:384.22:430.62:190.75:578:22New Moon3Sat
4Sun8:573.29:134.13:140.62:570.75:578:22Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon9:353.29:524.03:460.63:360.75:588:22Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue10:203.310:363.84:210.74:170.85:588:22Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed11:103.311:243.74:570.75:010.95:598:22Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu11:583.55:340.75:480.95:598:22Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:093.612:423.66:140.66:380.96:008:21First Quarter9Fri
10Sat12:523.61:273.86:570.67:350.96:008:21First Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:383.52:174.17:470.58:410.86:018:21First Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:313.43:154.38:450.49:440.76:028:21Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue3:323.54:134.69:420.210:370.46:028:20Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed4:313.55:094.810:340.011:300.26:038:20Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu5:303.76:065.111:26-0.26:038:19Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri6:293.97:025.312:270.112:23-0.36:048:19Full Moon16Fri
17Sat7:264.17:555.31:27-0.11:25-0.36:058:19Full Moon17Sat
18Sun8:194.38:465.32:22-0.22:25-0.46:058:18Full Moon18Sun
19Mon9:124.49:385.13:14-0.33:22-0.36:068:18Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue10:104.410:364.84:05-0.34:20-0.16:078:17Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:134.411:364.54:58-0.25:200.16:078:16Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:134.45:50-0.16:210.36:088:16Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:324.21:084.46:420.17:250.66:098:15Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:243.92:034.37:380.38:410.76:098:15Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:203.63:024.28:420.59:500.86:108:14Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:203.44:014.29:410.610:420.86:118:13Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue4:183.34:534.210:270.711:270.86:128:13Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed5:103.25:414.211:060.76:128:12Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu5:583.26:254.212:120.911:45 AM0.86:138:11Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri6:433.37:054.212:580.912:280.86:148:10New Moon30Fri
31Sat7:223.47:414.31:390.91:130.86:148:09New Moon31Sat
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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