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 4h 12m 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 - Oct 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:164.49:373.52:521.23:431.36:005:51Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:074.310:283.43:311.24:261.46:015:49Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun10:574.311:173.44:141.35:101.56:025:48First Quarter3Sun
4Mon11:454.25:011.35:591.56:025:47First Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:043.512:334.25:551.46:571.56:035:45First Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:553.61:274.27:001.37:591.36:045:44First Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:553.82:264.38:121.18:511.16:055:43Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri2:554.23:234.49:110.99:350.86:055:41Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat3:504.64:174.510:030.610:190.56:065:40Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun4:445.05:104.510:560.411:070.36:075:39Full Moon10Sun
11Mon5:375.46:024.611:550.311:590.26:085:37Full Moon11Mon
12Tue6:285.76:524.612:530.16:095:36Full Moon12Tue
13Wed7:185.87:404.512:530.11:470.16:095:35Full Moon13Wed
14Thu8:085.78:314.41:450.02:400.26:105:33Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri9:035.59:314.22:370.13:350.46:115:32Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat10:065.310:374.13:320.34:340.66:125:31Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:095.011:384.04:320.65:330.86:135:30Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:074.75:350.86:380.96:145:28Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:384.01:064.56:471.07:511.06:145:27Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:424.02:104.28:111.18:511.06:155:26Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:474.03:114.19:141.09:351.06:165:25Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri3:424.24:033.910:031.010:111.06:175:24Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:294.34:493.810:471.010:451.06:185:22Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:114.45:323.811:331.011:201.16:195:21New Moon24Sun
25Mon5:494.56:093.712:171.06:205:20New Moon25Mon
26Tue6:244.56:433.712:561.06:205:19New Moon26Tue
27Wed6:574.67:153.612:341.11:311.06:215:18New Moon27Wed
28Thu7:304.67:473.51:101.12:041.06:225:17New Moon28Thu
29Fri8:044.58:223.41:451.12:381.16:235:16Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat8:424.49:033.42:211.13:161.16:245:15Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun9:284.39:553.33:001.13:571.26:255:14Waxing Crescent31Sun
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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