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 2h 29m 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 - May 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:503.61:153.07:091.17:061.16:157:50First Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:353.52:033.18:021.18:121.26:147:51First Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:243.42:573.28:581.09:221.16:137:52First Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:173.33:493.59:420.910:130.96:127:53Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon4:093.34:373.810:180.810:560.76:117:53Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue4:563.35:224.110:530.611:390.66:107:54Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:433.36:084.411:310.56:097:55Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:313.46:554.612:280.512:140.36:087:56Full Moon8Thu
9Fri7:163.47:404.81:200.31:030.26:077:57Full Moon9Fri
10Sat8:003.58:245.02:100.21:540.16:077:57Full Moon10Sat
11Sun8:443.59:114.92:580.12:440.06:067:58Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon9:333.510:044.83:460.13:350.06:057:59Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:333.511:064.64:370.14:310.16:048:00Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:393.65:310.25:320.26:038:01Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:074.512:403.76:260.26:360.46:038:01Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:034.31:383.97:230.37:480.56:028:02Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:004.02:404.18:260.39:090.56:018:03Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:023.83:434.29:270.210:150.46:008:04Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon4:043.64:404.410:170.211:090.36:008:04Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue5:013.55:334.511:010.25:598:05Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:553.46:244.612:010.311:45 AM0.35:598:06Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:473.47:104.612:570.312:320.35:588:07New Moon22Thu
23Fri7:323.37:514.61:490.41:200.45:578:07New Moon23Fri
24Sat8:113.28:294.52:330.42:050.55:578:08New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:483.29:074.33:120.52:460.65:568:09New Moon25Sun
26Mon9:273.19:484.13:500.63:260.75:568:09Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue10:133.010:353.94:280.74:070.85:558:10Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed11:063.011:263.75:070.84:520.95:558:11Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu11:573.15:450.85:401.05:558:11Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:113.612:423.26:230.96:291.15:548:12First Quarter30Fri
31Sat12:533.51:253.37:030.97:251.15:548:13First 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 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.

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