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 : 1:23 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 14m at 7:18 am (4.2 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 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:283.14:064.09:390.610:320.85:568:23Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:213.24:554.310:220.511:160.65:578:22Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:123.25:454.511:050.35:578:22Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:043.46:364.712:040.511:52 AM0.25:588:22Full Moon4Tue
5Wed6:573.57:254.912:580.312:460.15:588:22Full Moon5Wed
6Thu7:463.78:125.01:520.21:430.05:598:22Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:343.98:595.02:410.02:37-0.15:598:22Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:254.09:514.93:29-0.13:31-0.16:008:22Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:244.110:494.74:18-0.24:280.06:008:21Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:274.211:494.45:10-0.15:280.16:018:21Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:264.36:01-0.16:300.36:018:21Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:444.21:224.46:540.07:370.56:028:20Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:393.92:204.57:530.18:550.56:038:20Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:383.73:224.58:580.210:030.56:038:20Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat3:413.54:224.59:560.210:570.56:048:19Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:413.45:174.510:450.311:480.56:058:19Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:383.46:104.511:310.46:058:18Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:313.46:584.512:420.512:190.56:068:18New Moon18Tue
19Wed7:183.47:404.51:350.61:100.56:078:17New Moon19Wed
20Thu7:583.48:174.42:180.61:570.66:078:17New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:343.48:524.32:540.62:380.76:088:16New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:113.49:294.13:270.63:160.76:098:15Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun9:523.410:093.93:590.73:560.86:098:15Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:393.510:553.84:330.74:380.96:108:14Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:283.511:413.65:080.85:221.06:118:13Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:133.65:440.86:081.16:118:13First Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:243.512:553.86:230.86:571.26:128:12First Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:053.41:393.97:050.97:551.26:138:11First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:503.32:294.07:560.89:011.16:148:10First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:433.33:264.28:540.79:580.96:148:10Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon3:423.34:214.59:490.510:470.76:158:09Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 10:20 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 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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