Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 10:30 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 01m at 3:54 pm (4.8 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 - Mar 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:384.312:563.07:110.47:020.16:356:01Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:434.22:053.08:290.48:190.16:346:02Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat2:524.23:163.19:300.39:240.06:336:03Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun3:564.24:203.310:230.210:22-0.16:326:04Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon4:554.25:203.611:150.111:22-0.16:306:04Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue5:504.26:133.812:080.06:296:05New Moon6Tue
7Wed6:374.16:584.012:23-0.112:550.06:286:06New Moon7Wed
8Thu7:184.07:384.11:16-0.11:350.06:266:07New Moon8Thu
9Fri7:573.88:184.12:020.02:110.06:256:08Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat8:363.59:004.02:450.12:460.26:246:09Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun9:203.39:473.93:270.33:220.36:226:09Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon10:083.010:363.84:100.54:000.56:216:10Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue10:552.911:223.74:530.74:400.66:206:11First Quarter13Tue
14Wed11:382.75:380.95:220.76:186:12First Quarter14Wed
15Thu12:073.612:212.66:311.16:110.96:176:13First Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:563.51:102.67:431.17:150.96:166:14First Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:523.42:102.68:451.18:230.86:146:14First Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:503.53:092.89:260.99:150.76:136:15Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon3:423.64:013.110:020.810:010.56:116:16Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue4:303.74:493.410:380.610:480.46:106:17Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed5:163.85:363.811:180.411:410.26:096:18Full Moon21Wed
22Thu6:013.86:214.112:020.26:076:18Full Moon22Thu
23Fri6:433.97:034.412:340.012:450.06:066:19Full Moon23Fri
24Sat7:233.97:454.71:24-0.11:28-0.16:046:20Full Moon24Sat
25Sun8:063.88:324.72:11-0.12:11-0.26:036:21Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon8:543.69:264.73:01-0.12:57-0.26:026:21Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue9:513.410:284.63:540.03:48-0.16:006:22Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed10:523.311:284.54:500.24:440.05:596:23Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu11:503.35:490.45:450.25:576:24Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri12:264.412:513.37:000.56:570.45:566:25Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat1:304.22:003.38:170.58:190.45:556:25Third Quarter31Sat
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 7:12 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 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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