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 3h 31m 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 - Aug 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:123.25:434.211:050.86:158:08Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:593.36:274.312:001.011:47 AM0.76:168:08Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:453.57:104.412:440.812:350.66:178:07New Moon3Mon
4Tue7:283.77:494.51:280.71:250.56:188:06New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:094.08:284.52:090.52:130.46:188:05New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:494.29:084.52:480.42:590.46:198:04Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:344.39:544.43:280.33:460.46:208:03Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:274.410:474.24:100.24:380.46:218:02Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:254.611:444.14:570.25:320.56:218:01Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:214.75:470.26:290.66:228:00First Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:384.01:154.76:390.27:320.76:237:59First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:333.92:144.87:390.38:460.76:247:58First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:343.83:184.88:480.39:540.66:247:57Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri3:413.84:224.89:540.310:500.56:257:56Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat4:453.95:214.910:500.211:440.46:267:55Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:454.16:184.911:460.26:277:53Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:424.27:114.912:390.412:450.26:277:52Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:334.37:574.81:340.31:430.36:287:51Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:184.48:384.62:210.32:330.46:297:50Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:004.49:204.43:020.43:190.56:307:49Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:444.310:034.23:410.54:030.66:307:47Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:324.210:523.94:190.64:470.86:317:46Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:234.211:413.74:580.85:321.06:327:45Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:104.15:380.96:171.26:327:44Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:253.612:544.16:191.17:051.46:337:42Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:083.41:394.07:031.28:051.56:347:41Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:533.32:294.07:571.39:121.56:357:40Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:463.33:244.08:591.210:021.46:357:39Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat3:423.44:174.19:521.110:411.26:367:37Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun4:353.55:054.310:371.011:201.16:377:36Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon5:243.75:534.411:210.86:387:35Waning Crescent31Mon
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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