Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 46m at 11:24 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Nov 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:405.57:034.212:120.21:120.26:265:12New Moon1Mon
2Tue7:265.47:484.11:030.32:020.26:275:11New Moon2Tue
3Wed8:115.28:353.81:500.42:500.46:285:10Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu9:004.99:283.62:360.53:400.66:295:10Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri9:554.610:283.53:240.84:300.86:305:09Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat10:524.411:223.44:141.05:191.06:315:08First Quarter6Sat
7Sun11:424.15:051.26:111.26:325:07First Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:113.312:303.96:001.47:111.36:335:06First Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:013.31:203.77:091.48:111.36:345:05First Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:563.42:143.68:241.48:521.26:355:05First Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:493.63:053.59:141.39:231.16:365:04Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri3:343.83:513.59:531.19:531.06:375:03Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat4:164.04:343.510:321.010:240.96:385:02Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun4:574.35:173.511:140.911:000.86:395:02Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon5:384.55:583.512:000.86:405:01Full Moon15Mon
16Tue6:184.76:373.512:460.76:415:01Full Moon16Tue
17Wed6:574.87:153.512:250.61:280.66:425:00Full Moon17Wed
18Thu7:364.97:553.51:090.52:110.56:424:59Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri8:204.88:423.51:540.52:560.56:434:59Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat9:114.79:413.42:410.53:450.56:444:58Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun10:124.610:453.53:350.54:360.56:454:58Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:114.511:443.74:340.65:300.56:464:58Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:064.35:380.66:260.56:474:57Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed12:423.91:044.16:500.77:300.46:484:57Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:454.22:074.08:100.68:300.36:494:56Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri2:484.43:093.89:160.49:210.16:504:56Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat3:464.74:083.810:110.310:070.16:514:56Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun4:404.95:043.711:070.210:540.16:524:56Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon5:335.05:573.612:050.26:534:55New Moon29Mon
30Tue6:225.06:453.61:000.26:544:55New Moon30Tue
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 2:21 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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