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 : 7:06 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 17m at 12:50 pm (4.6 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 - Jan 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:214.49:594.03:08-0.43:46-0.57:135:05Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:214.111:004.04:07-0.24:37-0.47:135:06Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:163.811:544.05:060.15:26-0.27:135:07Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:073.46:070.36:180.07:135:08Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:463.912:583.17:190.57:160.27:135:09Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:423.81:552.98:330.68:170.37:135:09Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:403.72:532.79:270.69:060.47:135:10Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun3:323.73:462.710:110.69:450.47:135:11Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:203.74:342.710:530.610:220.47:135:12Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:043.75:202.711:370.611:020.47:135:13Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:463.86:022.812:200.57:135:14New Moon11Wed
12Thu6:233.86:392.912:560.57:135:15New Moon12Thu
13Fri6:583.87:143.012:320.41:270.47:135:16New Moon13Fri
14Sat7:313.87:493.11:130.31:570.37:135:16New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:043.78:263.21:530.32:290.27:135:17Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:413.69:093.32:320.33:020.27:125:18Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:243.59:593.53:150.33:390.17:125:19Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:133.310:503.64:020.34:190.07:125:20Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:033.211:403.84:530.45:030.07:115:21First Quarter19Thu
20Fri11:513.25:470.45:52-0.17:115:22First Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:314.012:443.16:500.46:51-0.17:115:23First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:294.11:463.18:020.37:58-0.27:105:24First Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:334.32:533.19:060.19:01-0.47:105:25Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue3:364.53:573.310:01-0.19:58-0.67:095:26Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:364.64:593.510:57-0.310:57-0.67:095:27Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:354.76:003.811:57-0.47:085:28Full Moon26Thu
27Fri6:304.86:544.012:01-0.712:53-0.67:085:29Full Moon27Fri
28Sat7:194.77:444.21:03-0.71:44-0.77:075:30Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:074.48:354.21:59-0.62:31-0.77:065:31Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:574.19:314.12:53-0.53:18-0.67:065:32Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue9:523.810:294.03:47-0.34:05-0.47:055:33Waning 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 3:58 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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