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 5h 10m 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 - Dec 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:334.86:533.41:130.46:554:55Full Moon1Mon
2Tue7:144.77:333.312:470.41:570.46:554:55Full Moon2Tue
3Wed7:534.58:133.21:320.52:370.56:564:55Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu8:344.38:583.12:140.63:160.66:574:55Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri9:204.09:513.12:560.73:550.76:584:55Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat10:103.810:443.13:410.84:330.86:594:55Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:583.611:303.24:291.05:100.87:004:55Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon11:403.45:181.15:480.97:004:55Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:133.312:213.26:111.16:310.97:014:55Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:573.51:063.17:161.17:200.87:024:55Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:463.61:583.08:221.08:110.77:034:56Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri2:383.82:522.99:120.98:560.57:034:56Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat3:284.13:432.99:550.79:370.47:044:56Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun4:174.34:343.010:400.510:200.27:054:56Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon5:074.55:263.111:310.411:100.17:054:57New Moon15Mon
16Tue5:574.76:163.312:260.27:064:57New Moon16Tue
17Wed6:454.97:053.412:060.01:170.17:074:57New Moon17Wed
18Thu7:324.97:533.61:03-0.12:040.07:074:58New Moon18Thu
19Fri8:204.88:473.71:57-0.22:52-0.17:084:58Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat9:154.59:503.82:53-0.13:42-0.27:084:59Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun10:154.310:544.03:530.04:32-0.27:094:59Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon11:134.011:514.14:550.15:23-0.17:095:00First Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:073.76:000.36:17-0.17:105:00First Quarter23Tue
24Wed12:474.21:033.47:140.47:170.07:105:01First Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:474.32:053.28:320.48:200.17:115:01Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri2:494.33:073.09:310.39:130.17:115:02Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat3:464.34:062.910:230.310:000.17:115:02Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun4:404.35:012.911:160.310:460.27:125:03Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:324.35:532.912:110.37:125:04Full Moon29Mon
30Tue6:174.26:362.91:000.37:125:05Full Moon30Tue
31Wed6:574.26:593.012:260.31:390.37:135:05Full Moon31Wed
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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