Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 26m at 10:30 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:14 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Jul 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:553.79:214.83:110.03:020.05:568:23Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:483.710:144.43:590.13:550.25:578:23Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:483.711:104.14:460.24:500.45:578:22Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:473.75:320.35:450.75:578:22Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:023.812:373.76:140.56:390.95:588:22Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:473.51:213.86:550.77:391.05:588:22Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:313.32:073.87:390.88:521.15:598:22Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:173.02:573.88:310.99:521.15:598:22Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:092.93:493.89:210.910:351.16:008:21Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:012.84:373.910:030.911:131.06:018:21Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:502.85:234.010:410.811:531.06:018:21Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:372.86:084.111:190.86:028:20Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:242.96:524.312:391.012:010.76:028:20New Moon13Thu
14Fri7:093.17:334.41:250.912:500.76:038:20New Moon14Fri
15Sat7:493.28:104.42:060.71:400.66:048:19New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:283.48:484.42:420.62:270.56:048:19New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:093.69:294.33:180.53:130.56:058:18Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue9:563.710:164.23:550.44:020.56:068:18Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:514.011:094.04:360.34:550.56:068:17Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:474.25:190.25:510.56:078:17Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:033.912:404.46:050.26:500.66:088:16First Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:543.71:334.66:540.27:570.76:088:16First Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:473.52:324.77:530.29:120.76:098:15First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:493.43:364.88:590.210:160.66:108:14Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue3:553.44:394.910:010.111:120.56:108:14Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:593.45:404.910:570.16:118:13Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:013.56:384.912:090.411:53 AM0.16:128:12Full Moon27Thu
28Fri7:003.77:314.91:100.412:550.26:138:12Full Moon28Fri
29Sat7:523.88:174.82:040.31:560.26:138:11Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:383.99:004.62:500.32:480.36:148:10Full Moon30Sun
31Mon9:244.09:444.33:320.33:370.46:158:09Waning 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 1:22 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (22% illuminated). This places Cape Lookout Bight, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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