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 42m at 1:19 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:395.09:033.72:180.03:170.07:555:55Full Moon1Fri
2Sat9:254.89:523.63:060.24:040.27:555:55Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:154.510:483.43:530.44:520.37:565:55Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:104.211:453.34:420.65:380.57:575:55Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:013.95:330.86:220.67:585:55Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:353.312:483.76:230.97:070.87:595:55Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:203.31:323.57:181.17:570.98:005:55Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:083.32:203.38:271.18:510.98:005:55Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:593.43:123.29:331.19:360.88:015:55Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:503.64:033.110:190.910:130.78:025:55Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:363.74:503.110:580.810:480.68:035:56Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:193.95:363.111:380.711:240.58:035:56Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:034.16:223.112:220.68:045:56Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:474.37:063.212:050.41:100.48:055:56New Moon14Thu
15Fri7:294.57:483.312:520.31:570.38:055:57New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:104.68:293.41:400.22:400.28:065:57New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:524.69:143.42:280.13:230.18:075:57Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon9:384.510:063.53:160.14:090.08:075:58Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:324.411:073.64:070.14:570.08:085:58Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:314.35:030.15:47-0.18:085:59Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:073.812:274.16:030.26:39-0.18:095:59First Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:033.91:213.97:070.37:35-0.18:096:00First Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:004.12:193.78:200.38:39-0.18:106:00First Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:024.33:233.59:350.29:39-0.28:106:01Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:044.44:253.410:350.110:31-0.28:116:01Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:024.55:233.411:300.011:20-0.28:116:02Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed5:584.66:213.412:260.08:116:02Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu6:514.77:143.412:12-0.21:25-0.18:126:03Full Moon28Thu
29Fri7:384.68:003.41:07-0.12:16-0.18:126:04Full Moon29Fri
30Sat8:214.58:423.31:590.03:000.08:126:04Full Moon30Sat
31Sun9:024.39:253.22:460.13:410.08:136:05Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 4:18 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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