Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:02 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 38m at 1:03 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Feb 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:184.21:363.17:550.37:48-0.27:045:34First Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:244.22:443.19:030.28:55-0.37:035:35Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu3:284.33:503.29:590.09:53-0.37:035:36Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri4:294.34:523.310:54-0.110:50-0.37:025:37Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:274.45:513.511:51-0.111:52-0.37:015:38Full Moon5Sat
6Sun6:194.36:423.712:45-0.27:005:39Full Moon6Sun
7Mon7:054.27:263.812:51-0.31:30-0.36:595:40Full Moon7Mon
8Tue7:464.18:093.81:42-0.22:10-0.26:585:41Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:273.88:533.82:28-0.12:48-0.16:585:42Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu9:113.59:423.73:120.03:260.06:575:43Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:003.210:323.63:570.24:040.16:565:44Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:473.011:183.54:420.44:420.36:555:45Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:302.85:270.75:220.46:545:46Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:023.512:112.76:170.86:060.66:535:47Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:473.412:572.67:220.97:010.66:525:48Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:393.41:512.58:310.98:040.66:515:49Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:363.42:502.69:180.88:580.56:495:50Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri3:293.53:442.79:560.79:430.46:485:51Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat4:183.64:342.910:340.610:280.26:475:52Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:053.85:233.211:160.411:180.16:465:53Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:503.96:093.612:000.26:455:54New Moon21Mon
22Tue6:324.06:523.912:110.012:440.06:445:55New Moon22Tue
23Wed7:134.07:344.11:03-0.21:25-0.26:435:56New Moon23Wed
24Thu7:543.98:194.31:51-0.22:06-0.36:425:57Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri8:393.89:104.42:39-0.32:49-0.46:405:57Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat9:313.610:094.43:30-0.23:37-0.46:395:58Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:303.511:074.44:25-0.14:28-0.36:385:59Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:273.45:220.15:23-0.26:376:00First Quarter28Mon
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 4:02 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 55% 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 (55% 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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