Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 24m at 6:08 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:13 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Jun 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:153.97:435.11:19-0.11:12-0.25:548:13Full Moon1Sun
2Mon8:063.98:305.02:16-0.12:09-0.15:538:14Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:543.89:174.83:06-0.13:000.05:538:14Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:443.710:074.53:540.03:500.25:538:15Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:403.611:024.24:410.14:410.45:538:15Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:383.611:553.95:280.35:330.65:538:16Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:293.56:120.56:240.85:528:16Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:413.71:143.56:550.67:181.05:528:17Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:253.52:003.57:420.88:261.15:528:17Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:113.32:503.68:340.89:311.15:528:18Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:023.13:413.79:240.810:171.05:528:18Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu3:543.04:283.810:040.710:560.95:528:19Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri4:423.05:134.010:400.711:340.85:528:19Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:293.15:574.111:170.65:528:20Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:153.16:414.312:170.711:58 AM0.55:528:20New Moon15Sun
16Mon7:003.27:234.41:040.612:450.55:528:20New Moon16Mon
17Tue7:423.48:034.51:490.51:340.45:528:21New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:233.58:434.62:310.32:220.35:528:21New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:053.69:264.53:120.23:090.25:538:21Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:543.710:174.43:540.13:580.25:538:21Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:523.911:134.34:400.14:520.35:538:22Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:514.05:280.05:500.35:538:22Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:094.112:464.26:170.06:490.45:538:22First Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:024.01:414.47:110.07:570.45:548:22First Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:573.82:404.58:110.09:120.45:548:22First Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:593.73:434.79:150.010:150.35:548:22Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri4:033.64:434.810:12-0.111:100.25:558:23Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:033.65:404.811:04-0.15:558:23Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:033.76:364.912:060.211:57 AM-0.15:558:23Full Moon29Sun
30Mon6:593.77:274.91:060.112:550.05:568:23Full Moon30Mon
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 9:10 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (66% illuminated). This places Cape Lookout Bight, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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