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 : 9:16 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 40m at 3:05 am (3.4 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 - Apr 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:002.96:051.05:490.95:526:27First Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:293.612:482.87:091.16:491.05:516:27First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:213.51:442.88:201.18:041.05:506:28First Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:183.42:432.99:041.09:010.95:486:29Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat3:113.43:343.19:370.99:440.85:476:30Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun3:593.44:203.410:080.810:260.75:456:31Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon4:433.45:033.710:400.711:100.65:446:31Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:263.55:454.011:170.611:590.55:436:32Full Moon8Tue
9Wed6:073.56:254.311:580.55:416:33Full Moon9Wed
10Thu6:453.57:034.512:460.312:400.35:406:34Full Moon10Thu
11Fri7:223.57:434.61:300.21:210.25:396:34Full Moon11Fri
12Sat8:023.58:274.72:130.22:030.15:386:35Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun8:473.49:194.62:590.22:490.15:366:36Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon9:443.310:204.53:490.33:400.25:356:37Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:463.311:194.44:430.44:370.25:346:38Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed11:453.45:390.55:390.45:326:38Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:164.312:453.56:410.56:500.45:316:39Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:164.21:513.77:520.48:120.45:306:40Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:224.02:574.08:520.39:190.35:296:41Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun3:254.03:574.29:410.110:150.15:276:42Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:223.94:524.510:260.111:120.15:266:42Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:173.85:444.711:130.15:256:43New Moon22Tue
23Wed6:083.86:314.812:100.112:030.15:246:44New Moon23Wed
24Thu6:533.77:134.71:030.112:510.25:236:45New Moon24Thu
25Fri7:333.57:534.61:490.21:340.35:226:46New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:133.48:344.42:320.32:150.45:206:46Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun9:573.210:224.24:140.53:550.66:197:47Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:483.011:154.04:570.64:380.76:187:48Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:423.05:410.85:240.96:177:49Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:053.812:303.06:241.06:121.06:167:50First Quarter30Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8656841)

Common Questions About Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Cape Lookout Bight, NC today?

Slack tide in Cape Lookout Bight, NC is approximately 6:10 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA