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 4h 47m 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 - Feb 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:563.49:223.12:480.43:160.37:045:35Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:383.210:093.23:290.53:480.47:035:36Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:233.010:543.34:120.54:220.47:025:37Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:062.911:363.44:560.64:580.47:015:38First Quarter4Fri
5Sat11:462.75:430.75:380.47:015:39First Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:203.512:292.66:390.86:260.47:005:40First Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:093.61:202.67:480.87:270.46:595:41First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:083.72:232.68:500.68:300.26:585:42Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed3:093.93:252.79:410.49:260.06:575:43Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu4:064.24:253.010:300.210:19-0.26:565:44Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:034.45:233.311:230.011:17-0.46:555:45Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:574.56:193.712:18-0.26:545:46Full Moon12Sat
13Sun6:474.67:094.012:20-0.51:08-0.46:535:47Full Moon13Sun
14Mon7:344.57:594.31:20-0.61:55-0.66:525:48Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:234.38:524.42:15-0.62:41-0.76:515:49Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:164.09:514.43:11-0.53:29-0.66:505:50Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:143.710:514.44:09-0.34:18-0.56:495:51Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:113.511:474.35:07-0.15:09-0.36:485:51Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:053.26:090.26:040.06:475:52Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:424.11:012.97:250.47:090.26:465:53Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:444.02:062.88:420.58:230.36:455:54Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:513.83:142.79:400.59:210.46:435:55Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed3:533.84:142.710:290.510:090.46:425:56Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu4:483.75:082.811:170.510:560.46:415:57Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:363.75:543.012:050.56:405:58Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:163.76:313.112:440.56:395:59New Moon26Sat
27Sun6:493.77:033.312:330.41:140.56:376:00New Moon27Sun
28Mon7:203.67:353.41:140.41:410.46:366:01New Moon28Mon
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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