Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 41m at 7:02 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 1:45 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Jun 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:453.88:135.21:55-0.11:43-0.25:548:13New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:353.89:025.02:49-0.12:39-0.15:538:14New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:273.79:534.73:40-0.13:330.05:538:14Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:253.610:514.44:300.14:280.25:538:15Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:283.611:474.15:200.25:240.55:538:15Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:233.66:070.46:190.75:538:16First Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:373.81:113.66:520.57:180.95:528:16First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:223.51:593.67:400.78:301.05:528:17First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:093.22:493.78:330.89:371.05:528:17First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:013.03:403.79:220.810:241.05:528:18Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri3:532.94:273.810:020.811:020.95:528:18Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:412.95:113.910:360.711:400.95:528:19Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:262.95:554.111:110.75:528:19Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:122.96:384.212:230.811:50 AM0.75:528:19Full Moon14Mon
15Tue6:563.07:194.31:090.812:340.65:528:20Full Moon15Tue
16Wed7:363.17:574.41:510.71:220.65:528:20Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:143.28:344.42:300.62:080.55:528:21Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:533.39:134.43:060.52:530.45:528:21Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat9:373.49:584.33:440.43:390.45:538:21Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:303.610:504.14:250.34:300.45:538:21Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:283.811:454.05:090.25:260.55:538:22Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:224.15:540.26:230.55:538:22Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:373.91:154.36:420.17:260.55:538:22Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:293.72:104.57:360.18:390.55:548:22Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:263.53:124.78:390.09:490.45:548:22Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat3:303.54:144.89:400.010:460.35:548:22Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:333.45:144.910:35-0.111:420.25:558:23Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:353.56:125.011:28-0.15:558:23Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:353.67:085.012:420.212:27-0.15:558:23New Moon29Tue
30Wed7:313.77:584.91:420.11:280.05:568:23New Moon30Wed
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 10:23 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (44% illuminated). This places Cape Lookout Bight, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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