Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:22 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 39m at 11:21 pm (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Jul 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:163.04:503.910:230.711:200.95:568:23Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:043.05:344.010:580.711:590.95:568:23Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:503.06:174.111:350.75:578:22Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:353.16:594.212:420.812:170.75:578:22New Moon4Sat
5Sun7:163.27:374.31:250.71:030.65:588:22New Moon5Sun
6Mon7:553.48:134.32:050.61:490.65:588:22New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:323.58:504.32:410.52:330.55:598:22New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:123.69:294.33:170.43:160.55:598:22Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu9:573.710:164.23:550.34:010.46:008:21Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:513.811:094.14:360.24:520.56:018:21Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:474.05:210.25:460.56:018:21Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:024.012:394.36:080.16:430.56:028:21First Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:543.91:324.46:590.17:470.66:028:20First Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:473.82:304.67:580.19:000.56:038:20First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:493.73:344.79:030.010:050.36:048:19Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu3:543.74:354.910:03-0.111:010.26:048:19Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri4:563.85:345.010:58-0.211:570.16:058:19Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:573.96:325.111:54-0.26:058:18Full Moon18Sat
19Sun6:564.07:265.112:570.012:55-0.16:068:18Full Moon19Sun
20Mon7:504.18:145.01:540.01:55-0.16:078:17Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:384.29:004.82:450.02:490.06:078:16Full Moon21Tue
22Wed9:264.19:484.53:300.03:390.26:088:16Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:194.110:394.24:150.14:300.46:098:15Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:154.011:323.94:590.35:210.66:108:15Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:064.05:420.56:100.86:108:14Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:203.712:523.96:230.67:011.06:118:13Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:033.51:373.97:060.88:021.26:128:12Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:473.32:253.87:560.99:121.26:128:12Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:373.13:183.98:531.010:041.26:138:11Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:313.14:093.99:440.910:431.16:148:10Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri4:233.14:574.010:250.911:201.06:158:09Waning Crescent31Fri
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 2:21 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 75% 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 Waning Gibbous (75% 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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