Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 38m at 7:06 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Oct 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:045.07:274.412:380.71:200.67:006:51Full Moon1Sat
2Sun7:495.28:094.41:250.52:100.57:016:50Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:335.48:534.42:120.42:590.47:016:48Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue9:205.49:424.32:580.33:490.47:026:47Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:145.310:404.13:470.34:420.57:036:46Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:175.211:444.14:410.45:390.77:046:44Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:185.05:390.66:370.87:046:43Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:454.11:164.96:420.77:430.97:056:42Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:454.12:174.77:540.98:560.97:066:40Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:514.23:234.59:150.99:570.87:076:39Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue3:574.34:254.410:200.810:450.77:086:38Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:564.55:214.311:140.711:290.77:086:36Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:494.76:134.312:060.77:096:35Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:374.87:004.212:120.71:000.77:106:34New Moon14Fri
15Sat7:204.97:414.112:570.81:490.77:116:32New Moon15Sat
16Sun7:584.98:174.01:400.82:310.87:126:31New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:344.88:523.82:180.93:080.97:126:30New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:104.79:293.72:541.03:451.07:136:29Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed9:504.510:123.53:301.14:231.17:146:27Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:374.311:033.44:091.25:031.27:156:26Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:284.211:543.44:511.35:461.37:166:25Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:164.15:371.46:291.47:176:24First Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:413.41:014.06:261.47:161.47:186:23First Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:263.51:483.97:221.58:111.47:186:21First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:173.72:403.98:301.49:061.27:196:20First Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:133.93:353.99:341.29:521.07:206:19Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:064.24:283.910:251.010:330.87:216:18Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:564.65:184.011:120.711:150.67:226:17Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:464.96:094.112:020.57:236:16Full Moon29Sat
30Sun5:375.26:004.212:010.411:520.26:245:15Full Moon30Sun
31Mon6:265.56:484.312:520.26:255:14Full Moon31Mon
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 10:04 pm — 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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