Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 46m at 12:18 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 6:55 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Dec 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:353.94:523.210:580.810:390.86:544:55Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:154.15:343.211:410.811:150.76:554:55New Moon2Sun
3Mon5:534.26:133.212:230.76:564:55New Moon3Mon
4Tue6:304.36:483.21:020.76:574:55New Moon4Tue
5Wed7:054.37:233.212:360.71:380.66:584:55New Moon5Wed
6Thu7:394.37:583.21:160.62:140.66:594:55New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:174.38:383.11:550.62:510.56:594:55Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat9:004.29:293.22:360.63:320.57:004:55Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun9:524.110:273.33:230.64:160.57:014:55Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:464.011:213.54:150.65:020.47:024:55First Quarter10Mon
11Tue11:384.05:120.65:510.37:034:56First Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:133.712:303.96:140.66:460.27:034:56First Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:094.01:273.77:260.57:470.17:044:56First Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:104.32:303.78:370.38:44-0.17:054:56Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat3:114.63:323.79:360.19:36-0.37:054:57Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun4:084.94:313.710:32-0.110:26-0.47:064:57Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:065.15:303.711:31-0.211:22-0.47:074:57Full Moon17Mon
18Tue6:015.26:253.812:32-0.37:074:58Full Moon18Tue
19Wed6:535.27:163.712:21-0.41:28-0.37:084:58Full Moon19Wed
20Thu7:425.08:063.71:18-0.42:19-0.37:084:58Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:314.89:003.62:11-0.23:09-0.27:094:59Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:254.410:013.53:040.03:590.07:094:59Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:234.111:003.43:580.24:480.17:105:00Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:163.811:513.44:540.45:340.37:105:00Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:033.55:490.76:220.57:115:01Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:383.412:493.26:540.87:150.67:115:02Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:293.41:403.08:090.98:090.67:115:02Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:213.42:342.89:050.88:510.67:125:03Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat3:113.53:242.89:460.79:270.67:125:04Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun3:553.64:102.710:240.710:010.57:125:04Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon4:393.84:562.711:050.610:360.57:135:05Waning Crescent31Mon
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 3:36 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 2% 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 (2% 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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