Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 44m at 9:29 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:05 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Sep 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:494.05:275.010:540.311:420.56:397:32Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue5:514.46:245.111:540.26:397:31Full Moon2Tue
3Wed6:494.87:185.112:360.312:580.16:407:30Full Moon3Wed
4Thu7:425.18:075.01:310.21:590.06:417:28Full Moon4Thu
5Fri8:315.38:544.82:200.12:550.16:427:27Full Moon5Fri
6Sat9:205.39:434.53:070.13:480.26:427:25Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:135.210:384.23:530.24:410.46:437:24Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:125.011:363.94:410.45:360.76:447:23Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:084.85:310.76:311.06:447:21Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:293.71:014.56:211.07:331.36:457:20Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:203.51:544.37:161.28:521.46:467:18Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:143.42:544.28:261.39:561.46:477:17Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:163.33:544.19:361.410:391.46:477:16Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun4:153.44:464.110:251.311:141.46:487:14Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon5:043.55:304.111:051.311:461.36:497:13Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue5:483.76:114.111:451.26:497:11Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed6:283.96:504.112:191.312:281.16:507:10New Moon17Wed
18Thu7:064.17:254.112:531.21:131.16:517:09New Moon18Thu
19Fri7:404.47:584.11:271.11:551.06:527:07New Moon19Fri
20Sat8:134.58:304.02:001.02:341.06:527:06New Moon20Sat
21Sun8:474.69:033.92:331.03:120.96:537:04Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon9:244.79:413.83:070.93:521.06:547:03Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue10:104.710:293.73:450.94:371.06:547:01Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed11:054.711:273.64:280.95:271.16:557:00Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:034.75:180.96:201.26:566:59First Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:233.612:594.86:140.97:201.26:576:57First Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:203.71:584.77:180.98:311.26:576:56First Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:233.92:034.77:350.98:381.05:585:54Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon2:334.13:084.78:490.79:300.75:595:53Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue3:374.54:084.89:490.510:180.56:005:52Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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 12:17 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 32% 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 Third Quarter (32% 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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