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 2h 20m 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 - Mar 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:143.310:463.94:130.14:140.16:346:02Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri11:043.111:343.85:010.44:580.36:336:03Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat11:492.95:510.75:430.56:326:03Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun12:203.612:352.86:490.96:350.76:316:04Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:103.51:262.78:040.97:420.86:296:05Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:063.42:242.78:590.98:430.76:286:06Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed3:023.43:202.89:370.89:280.66:276:07Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu3:513.44:093.010:110.710:090.56:256:08Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri4:373.54:553.210:460.610:520.56:246:08Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat5:203.65:393.511:240.511:400.46:236:09New Moon10Sat
11Sun6:013.76:193.712:040.46:216:10New Moon11Sun
12Mon6:393.76:574.012:280.212:440.26:206:11New Moon12Mon
13Tue7:163.77:354.21:130.11:220.16:196:12New Moon13Tue
14Wed7:543.78:164.31:560.02:010.06:176:13Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu8:353.69:044.42:400.02:43-0.16:166:13Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri9:263.510:014.43:270.13:29-0.16:146:14Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat10:233.410:594.44:190.24:200.06:136:15Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun11:213.411:554.35:140.35:160.06:126:16First Quarter18Sun
19Mon12:173.46:130.46:180.16:106:17First Quarter19Mon
20Tue12:534.31:193.57:230.47:330.26:096:17First Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:584.22:283.68:330.38:460.16:086:18Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu3:044.23:333.89:290.19:460.06:066:19Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri4:044.24:334.110:190.010:43-0.16:056:20Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat5:024.15:294.311:09-0.111:43-0.16:036:20Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun5:554.16:194.512:01-0.16:026:21Full Moon25Sun
26Mon6:434.17:044.612:41-0.212:51-0.16:016:22Full Moon26Mon
27Tue7:253.97:464.51:31-0.11:340.05:596:23Full Moon27Tue
28Wed8:063.78:284.42:160.02:150.15:586:24Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu8:493.59:144.22:590.22:540.25:566:24Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri9:373.310:054.03:430.43:360.45:556:25Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat10:283.110:553.84:270.64:190.65:546:26Waning Gibbous31Sat
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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