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 3h 06m at 10:19 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 4:57 pm (4.9 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 - Oct 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:293.63:034.38:491.29:421.26:005:50Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun3:323.73:584.29:421.210:221.26:015:49Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:233.84:464.210:271.110:581.26:025:48Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:084.05:294.111:121.111:331.26:025:46Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:464.26:054.111:571.16:035:45Full Moon5Wed
6Thu6:204.36:384.012:071.212:391.16:045:44Full Moon6Thu
7Fri6:514.47:093.912:381.21:161.16:055:42Full Moon7Fri
8Sat7:224.57:403.81:091.21:501.16:065:41Full Moon8Sat
9Sun7:544.58:113.71:401.22:241.16:065:40Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon8:294.58:473.52:121.23:011.26:075:38Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:114.59:323.42:461.23:411.26:085:37Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:024.410:263.43:251.24:261.36:095:36Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:564.411:183.44:101.25:141.46:105:34Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri11:474.45:021.26:081.46:105:33Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:093.512:414.46:011.27:111.36:115:32Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:073.71:414.47:141.18:151.16:125:31Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:123.92:444.58:280.99:070.86:135:29Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue3:154.43:434.59:290.69:530.56:145:28Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:124.84:394.610:240.410:400.36:155:27Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:075.25:344.611:230.211:310.26:155:26New Moon20Thu
21Fri6:015.66:264.612:240.16:165:24New Moon21Fri
22Sat6:525.87:154.512:250.11:210.06:175:23New Moon22Sat
23Sun7:405.88:044.31:170.02:140.16:185:22Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:315.68:574.12:070.13:080.36:195:21Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:295.310:003.92:590.34:040.56:205:20Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:325.011:043.83:550.65:020.76:215:19Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:324.74:540.86:010.96:225:18First Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:013.712:274.45:551.17:111.16:225:17First Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:593.61:254.17:111.28:201.16:235:16First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:033.62:273.98:311.39:081.16:245:15Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon3:033.73:223.89:251.29:441.16:255:14Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 1:38 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 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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