Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 6:08 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 57m at 11:59 am (4.4 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 - Aug 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:523.99:094.23:020.53:050.66:168:08Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:323.99:494.03:360.53:450.76:168:07Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:163.810:333.84:100.64:260.86:178:07Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:053.811:203.64:450.75:091.06:188:06Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue11:523.85:220.85:531.16:198:05Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:043.512:363.96:000.96:381.26:198:04Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:463.41:193.96:411.07:311.36:208:03Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:283.32:064.07:291.08:351.36:218:02Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:173.22:594.08:271.09:351.26:218:01Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:143.23:554.29:250.910:231.16:228:00Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:113.44:474.410:160.711:060.96:237:59Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:053.65:384.611:030.511:510.76:247:58Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed5:583.96:294.811:540.36:247:56New Moon13Wed
14Thu6:514.27:184.912:410.512:500.26:257:55New Moon14Thu
15Fri7:404.58:045.01:330.31:470.16:267:54New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:284.88:504.92:210.12:410.06:277:53New Moon16Sat
17Sun9:174.99:404.73:07-0.13:340.06:277:52Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:125.010:364.53:55-0.14:290.16:287:51Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue11:135.011:364.34:450.05:270.36:297:50Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:135.05:390.16:260.56:307:48First Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:334.11:094.96:340.37:310.76:307:47First Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:294.02:084.87:360.48:490.86:317:46First Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:303.83:134.68:480.69:580.86:327:45Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun3:373.74:164.69:550.610:510.86:337:43Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:393.85:134.510:490.611:390.86:337:42Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:363.96:064.511:380.76:347:41Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:284.06:534.512:270.812:290.76:357:40Full Moon27Wed
28Thu7:124.17:334.41:140.81:200.86:367:38Full Moon28Thu
29Fri7:504.18:084.31:540.82:040.86:367:37Full Moon29Fri
30Sat8:254.28:414.22:270.82:420.86:377:36Full Moon30Sat
31Sun8:594.29:154.02:580.93:180.96:387:34Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 3:03 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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