Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 11:17 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 37m at 5:18 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Sep 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:324.16:095.111:320.26:397:32Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:324.57:045.212:240.412:340.16:397:31New Moon2Thu
3Fri7:284.87:555.21:200.21:380.06:407:30New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:195.18:435.02:110.12:370.06:417:28New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:085.29:324.82:590.03:320.16:427:27Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:025.210:274.43:460.14:270.26:427:26Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:015.111:274.14:340.25:240.56:437:24Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:005.05:250.56:220.86:447:23First Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:233.912:544.86:160.77:241.16:447:21First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:153.71:484.57:121.08:421.26:457:20First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:103.52:494.38:201.29:511.36:467:19First Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:143.43:524.29:321.310:401.36:477:17Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:163.44:474.210:241.211:201.36:477:16Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:083.55:354.211:061.211:571.36:487:14Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:533.66:184.211:471.26:497:13Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:343.86:564.212:341.312:301.26:497:11Full Moon16Thu
17Fri7:114.07:304.21:081.21:151.16:507:10Full Moon17Fri
18Sat7:444.28:024.21:401.21:561.16:517:09Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:164.38:334.12:101.12:341.06:527:07Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:484.49:054.02:401.13:101.06:527:06Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:234.59:403.83:111.03:481.06:537:04Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:044.510:243.73:441.04:301.16:547:03Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:554.611:163.64:231.05:171.16:547:01Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:504.65:071.06:071.26:557:00Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:103.612:434.75:571.07:031.36:566:59Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:023.612:394.75:551.07:111.35:575:57Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:013.71:424.77:071.08:211.15:575:56Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:093.92:494.88:230.89:170.95:585:54Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed3:164.23:504.99:260.610:070.65:595:53Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu4:174.64:484.910:240.410:570.46:005:52Waning Crescent30Thu
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 8:17 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 13% 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 Waning Crescent (13% 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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