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 4h 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 - May 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:363.74:133.910:050.410:400.56:167:50Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:343.55:054.010:470.411:280.56:157:51Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:253.45:524.111:250.56:147:51Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:133.46:344.212:160.612:020.66:137:52Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:553.37:134.21:040.612:410.66:127:53Full Moon5Thu
6Fri7:323.37:484.21:470.61:220.76:117:54Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:063.28:214.22:240.62:000.76:107:55Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:383.28:554.22:570.62:360.76:097:55Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:133.19:324.13:300.73:120.76:087:56Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:533.110:154.04:060.73:500.76:077:57Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:413.011:043.94:440.84:320.86:067:58Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:343.111:533.85:240.85:190.86:057:58Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:223.26:050.86:090.96:057:59Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat12:383.71:083.46:490.77:050.96:048:00Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:253.71:583.77:390.78:110.86:038:01Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:163.62:554.08:350.59:200.66:028:02Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:153.63:534.39:300.310:180.46:028:02Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed4:143.64:494.710:200.111:100.16:018:03Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:113.75:455.011:08-0.16:008:04Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:083.86:415.212:060.012:00-0.36:008:05New Moon20Fri
21Sat7:053.97:355.41:06-0.112:58-0.45:598:05New Moon21Sat
22Sun7:584.08:265.42:05-0.21:58-0.45:588:06New Moon22Sun
23Mon8:504.09:185.22:59-0.32:54-0.45:588:07Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:453.910:154.93:52-0.33:51-0.25:578:07Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:493.911:174.64:47-0.24:510.05:578:08Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:543.95:410.05:530.25:568:09Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:164.312:523.96:350.16:560.55:568:10First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:104.01:473.97:310.38:100.75:558:10First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:043.72:463.98:330.49:260.75:558:11First Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:023.43:444.09:300.510:230.75:558:12Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue4:003.24:354.010:140.511:080.75:548:12Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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