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 2h 38m 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 - Oct 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:364.85:044.810:470.411:080.46:005:50Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:325.25:584.711:480.36:015:49Full Moon2Thu
3Fri6:235.46:474.612:000.312:480.26:025:47Full Moon3Fri
4Sat7:105.57:334.512:510.31:410.36:035:46Full Moon4Sat
5Sun7:565.48:184.21:380.42:300.46:035:45Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon8:435.29:084.02:230.53:190.66:045:43Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue9:374.910:053.73:090.74:100.96:055:42Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:354.711:013.63:580.95:021.16:065:41Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:284.411:523.54:481.25:541.46:075:39Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:174.25:401.46:571.56:075:38Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:413.41:094.06:411.58:081.56:085:37Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:363.42:053.97:591.68:561.56:095:35Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:343.52:593.98:581.59:291.46:105:34Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:253.73:463.89:401.39:571.36:115:33Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:083.94:283.810:181.210:261.26:115:31Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu4:494.25:103.810:591.110:591.16:125:30Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:294.45:503.911:431.011:371.06:135:29New Moon17Fri
18Sat6:084.76:283.912:290.96:145:28New Moon18Sat
19Sun6:454.87:043.912:170.91:110.86:155:26New Moon19Sun
20Mon7:225.07:403.812:580.81:520.86:165:25New Moon20Mon
21Tue8:025.08:203.71:390.82:350.86:165:24Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed8:484.99:113.72:220.73:220.86:175:23Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu9:454.910:133.73:100.74:130.96:185:22Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:474.811:153.74:050.85:070.96:195:21First Quarter24Fri
25Sat11:444.75:050.86:040.96:205:20First Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:133.912:414.66:120.97:080.96:215:18First Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:154.11:444.47:310.98:140.76:225:17First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:214.42:484.38:460.79:080.56:235:16Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed3:234.73:484.39:450.59:550.46:245:15Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:205.04:444.210:400.410:410.36:245:14Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri5:135.25:384.211:380.411:310.36:255:13Full Moon31Fri
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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