Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 6h 01m at 1:23 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:223.72:493.09:210.89:130.96:527:27First Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:213.63:503.010:120.810:080.86:517:27Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:173.54:413.110:510.810:500.86:507:28Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:063.55:273.211:240.811:300.76:487:29Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:503.56:103.411:570.86:477:30Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:313.66:493.612:110.712:330.76:467:31Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:103.67:263.812:570.61:100.66:447:31Full Moon7Fri
8Sat7:453.68:004.01:400.51:460.66:437:32Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:183.68:344.22:200.42:210.56:427:33Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:533.59:104.22:570.42:560.46:407:34Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:303.49:524.33:370.33:340.46:397:34Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:163.410:444.34:190.44:150.36:387:35Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:103.311:404.35:070.45:030.36:367:36Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:063.35:570.45:550.46:357:37Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:344.31:003.46:510.56:540.46:347:38Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:294.31:583.57:540.58:040.46:327:38Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:304.33:033.79:030.49:190.36:317:39Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:364.34:094.010:020.210:230.16:307:40Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:384.35:094.310:530.011:21-0.16:297:41Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:374.36:074.611:43-0.26:287:42Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:344.37:014.912:20-0.212:36-0.26:267:42New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:274.37:515.01:22-0.31:31-0.26:257:43New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:154.28:375.02:19-0.32:21-0.26:247:44New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:014.09:244.93:09-0.23:08-0.16:237:45Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:503.810:154.63:59-0.13:540.16:227:45Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:453.511:114.44:490.14:420.36:217:46Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:423.45:390.45:310.66:197:47Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:044.112:333.26:280.66:210.86:187:48First Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:533.91:213.27:200.87:151.06:177:49First Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:403.72:113.18:230.98:231.16:167:49First Quarter30Sun
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 4:34 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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