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 4h 29m 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 - Oct 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:394.49:593.73:251.14:041.17:006:51Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:234.410:453.64:011.14:451.27:016:49Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:134.311:363.64:411.25:281.37:026:48Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:034.35:251.26:141.37:026:47Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:253.612:514.46:141.27:041.37:036:45Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:133.71:414.47:101.28:041.27:046:44Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:083.92:394.48:181.19:071.17:056:42Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:094.13:404.59:260.910:000.87:056:41Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:104.54:384.610:240.610:480.57:066:40Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:074.95:344.711:180.411:370.37:076:38Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:035.26:304.812:150.27:086:37New Moon11Sat
12Sun6:575.67:234.912:290.11:150.17:096:36New Moon12Sun
13Mon7:495.88:134.91:250.02:130.07:096:35New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:395.89:034.72:19-0.13:070.07:106:33Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed9:315.79:574.53:110.04:010.17:116:32Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:295.411:004.34:040.24:570.37:126:31Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:325.15:010.45:550.57:136:29Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:034.212:314.96:000.66:540.87:146:28First Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:014.11:264.67:020.98:000.97:146:27First Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:584.02:244.38:171.19:111.07:156:26First Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:014.03:264.19:331.110:041.07:166:25Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:014.04:234.010:271.110:451.07:176:23Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:524.15:113.911:111.111:191.07:186:22Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:354.25:553.811:521.111:521.17:196:21Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:164.36:353.812:341.07:206:20Full Moon25Sat
26Sun5:534.46:123.812:261.112:161.06:205:19Full Moon26Sun
27Mon6:284.56:473.812:041.112:551.06:215:18Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:024.57:193.712:411.01:301.06:225:17Full Moon28Tue
29Wed7:354.67:533.71:171.02:040.96:235:16Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:104.58:293.61:531.02:391.06:245:15Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri8:494.49:133.52:301.03:181.06:255:14Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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