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 5h 34m 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 - Jun 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:353.16:014.211:230.65:548:13Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:223.06:434.212:350.711:59 AM0.75:548:13New Moon2Sat
3Sun7:033.07:214.21:220.712:400.75:538:14New Moon3Sun
4Mon7:393.07:564.22:040.71:230.75:538:15New Moon4Mon
5Tue8:133.08:304.22:390.72:040.75:538:15New Moon5Tue
6Wed8:473.09:054.13:120.72:420.75:538:16New Moon6Wed
7Thu9:233.09:434.03:450.73:200.85:528:16Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri10:073.010:283.94:200.84:010.85:528:17Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat11:003.011:173.84:570.84:470.95:528:17Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:513.25:350.75:360.95:528:18Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:043.712:373.46:140.76:290.95:528:18First Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:483.61:233.76:560.67:290.95:528:19First Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:353.52:134.07:450.58:380.85:528:19First Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:283.43:114.38:410.49:430.65:528:19Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri3:283.34:094.69:370.210:380.45:528:20Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat4:283.45:064.910:270.011:310.25:528:20Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:263.46:035.111:18-0.25:528:20Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:263.57:015.312:300.112:15-0.35:528:21Full Moon18Mon
19Tue7:233.77:555.31:320.01:18-0.35:528:21Full Moon19Tue
20Wed8:173.88:465.22:29-0.12:19-0.35:538:21Full Moon20Wed
21Thu9:103.99:395.03:22-0.23:17-0.25:538:22Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:103.910:384.74:14-0.14:160.05:538:22Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:163.911:394.35:06-0.15:180.25:538:22Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:174.05:580.06:200.45:548:22Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:344.01:114.16:470.27:250.65:548:22Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:243.72:044.17:400.48:410.85:548:22Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:173.43:004.08:380.59:490.85:548:22Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:143.13:554.09:320.610:400.85:558:23Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri4:103.04:454.010:150.711:230.85:558:23Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:002.95:314.010:510.75:568:23Waning Crescent30Sat
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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