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 5h 25m 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 - Dec 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:503.84:063.110:180.99:580.86:544:55Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri4:314.04:493.010:570.910:300.86:554:55Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat5:124.15:313.011:400.811:070.76:564:55Full Moon3Sat
4Sun5:524.26:113.012:240.86:574:55Full Moon4Sun
5Mon6:304.36:483.11:050.76:584:55Full Moon5Mon
6Tue7:074.47:233.112:330.61:420.66:594:55Full Moon6Tue
7Wed7:444.48:013.11:160.62:200.66:594:55Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu8:244.38:463.11:590.53:000.57:004:55Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri9:124.29:433.22:450.53:440.57:014:55Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:084.110:433.43:360.54:300.47:024:55Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:034.011:383.74:340.55:170.37:034:56Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon11:553.95:340.56:070.37:034:56Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:323.912:493.76:420.57:040.27:044:56Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:304.21:493.57:590.48:040.07:054:56Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:324.52:523.49:050.29:00-0.17:054:57Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri3:314.73:523.410:010.19:50-0.27:064:57Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat4:294.94:513.410:570.010:41-0.37:074:57Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:255.05:493.411:58-0.111:38-0.27:074:58New Moon18Sun
19Mon6:195.06:423.512:56-0.17:084:58New Moon19Mon
20Tue7:094.97:303.512:37-0.21:48-0.17:084:58New Moon20Tue
21Wed7:554.78:183.41:32-0.12:360.07:094:59Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu8:434.49:123.32:220.03:230.17:094:59Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri9:364.110:113.23:130.24:090.27:105:00Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat10:313.811:063.34:060.44:520.37:105:00Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun11:193.511:533.34:580.75:330.57:115:01First Quarter25Sun
26Mon12:023.35:510.86:140.67:115:02First Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:373.312:463.06:540.97:000.77:115:02First Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:243.41:342.88:081.07:520.77:125:03First Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:153.52:272.69:030.98:370.77:125:04Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri3:043.63:182.69:440.89:160.67:125:04Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat3:513.74:062.610:220.79:520.57:135:05Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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