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 4h 22m 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 - Nov 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:045.36:284.112:350.36:265:12Full Moon1Sat
2Sun6:505.37:124.012:220.41:260.46:275:11Full Moon2Sun
3Mon7:335.27:543.81:110.52:130.56:285:10Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:164.98:393.61:560.62:580.66:295:09Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed9:044.79:313.52:400.73:440.86:305:09Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu9:584.410:293.33:250.94:301.06:315:08Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:514.211:213.34:131.15:151.26:325:07Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat11:394.05:041.36:001.36:335:06Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:073.312:233.85:571.46:501.36:345:05Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:543.41:113.67:031.57:461.36:355:05Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:463.52:033.58:151.48:311.26:365:04Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:383.72:543.49:071.29:071.16:375:03Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu3:244.03:413.49:471.19:400.96:385:02Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri4:084.24:263.410:270.910:150.86:395:02Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat4:524.55:123.411:110.810:540.76:405:01New Moon15Sat
16Sun5:364.75:563.512:000.76:415:01New Moon16Sun
17Mon6:204.96:393.612:490.66:425:00New Moon17Mon
18Tue7:025.07:213.612:280.41:350.56:434:59New Moon18Tue
19Wed7:465.08:063.61:180.42:200.46:434:59Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu8:344.98:593.62:070.33:080.46:444:58Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri9:304.810:033.73:000.33:590.46:454:58Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:324.611:073.83:580.44:520.46:464:58Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:304.45:010.55:450.46:474:57First Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:054.012:254.26:070.66:430.46:484:57First Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:044.21:243.97:250.67:470.36:494:56First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:064.42:273.78:410.58:440.26:504:56Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu3:074.63:283.69:400.49:330.26:514:56Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:034.74:243.510:320.310:180.26:524:56Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat4:564.85:193.511:270.311:050.26:534:55Full Moon29Sat
30Sun5:474.86:093.412:240.36:544:55Full Moon30Sun
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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