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 4h 20m at 5:22 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:174.21:493.58:010.48:140.45:536:26Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:234.02:553.59:040.49:170.45:526:27Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri3:253.93:543.69:520.410:080.45:516:28Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:203.84:463.710:350.410:570.45:496:28Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:103.75:333.811:170.411:470.45:486:29Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:543.76:133.911:590.55:466:30New Moon6Mon
7Tue6:323.66:484.012:340.412:370.55:456:31New Moon7Tue
8Wed7:063.67:214.11:130.41:110.55:446:32New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:383.57:544.01:480.41:430.55:426:32New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:123.48:304.02:210.52:160.65:416:33Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:493.39:113.92:560.62:510.65:406:34Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:343.29:583.83:350.63:290.75:386:35Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:233.110:473.84:160.74:120.75:376:36Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:113.111:333.84:590.84:570.85:366:36First Quarter14Tue
15Wed11:563.25:450.85:480.85:356:37First Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:203.812:463.36:380.86:490.85:336:38First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:123.81:433.57:380.77:580.65:326:39First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:113.82:433.88:350.58:590.45:316:39Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun3:103.93:404.19:240.29:530.15:306:40Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:064.04:364.510:110.010:47-0.15:286:41Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:024.25:314.911:01-0.211:46-0.35:276:42Full Moon21Tue
22Wed5:574.36:245.211:56-0.45:266:43Full Moon22Wed
23Thu6:484.37:145.312:45-0.412:51-0.55:256:43Full Moon23Thu
24Fri7:384.38:045.31:41-0.51:44-0.55:246:44Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:304.28:595.12:34-0.42:37-0.45:226:45Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:294.011:004.94:29-0.34:32-0.26:217:46Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:333.95:26-0.15:310.06:207:47Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:024.612:333.86:230.16:320.36:197:47Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:584.41:303.87:240.37:390.56:187:48Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:554.12:313.78:330.49:000.66:177:49Third Quarter30Thu
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 8:40 am — 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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