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 3h 22m 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 - Apr 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:544.12:273.58:370.48:510.45:536:26Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat3:003.93:313.79:300.39:490.35:526:27Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun3:593.84:273.810:150.310:400.35:516:28Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon4:523.85:174.010:580.311:330.35:496:28Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue5:413.76:024.111:420.45:486:29Full Moon5Tue
6Wed6:233.66:404.212:240.312:240.45:466:30Full Moon6Wed
7Thu6:593.57:144.21:080.31:010.45:456:31Full Moon7Thu
8Fri7:323.47:484.21:460.41:350.55:446:32Full Moon8Fri
9Sat8:063.38:244.12:200.52:080.55:426:32Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun8:423.29:044.02:550.62:430.65:416:33Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon9:263.19:523.83:330.73:210.75:406:34Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:153.010:423.84:140.84:030.85:386:35Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed11:043.011:283.74:560.94:480.85:376:35Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu11:493.05:401.05:380.95:366:36Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:133.712:363.16:301.06:360.95:356:37Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:023.61:303.37:290.97:460.85:336:38Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:583.62:293.68:240.78:480.65:326:39Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon2:563.63:253.99:100.59:400.45:316:39Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue3:503.74:184.39:530.210:310.15:306:40Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:433.85:104.710:390.011:270.05:286:41Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:363.96:035.011:29-0.15:276:42New Moon21Thu
22Fri6:274.06:535.212:25-0.212:24-0.35:266:43New Moon22Fri
23Sat7:154.07:425.31:20-0.31:17-0.45:256:43New Moon23Sat
24Sun9:054.09:345.23:13-0.33:10-0.46:247:44Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon10:003.910:335.04:06-0.24:04-0.26:227:45Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:043.811:364.75:02-0.15:03-0.16:217:46Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:083.85:590.16:040.26:207:47First Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:364.51:073.86:580.37:100.46:197:47First Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:324.22:073.88:030.48:290.66:187:48First Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:323.93:123.89:110.49:440.66:177:49First Quarter30Sat
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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