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 5h 19m 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 - Oct 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:314.96:564.712:070.612:390.57:006:51New Moon1Thu
2Fri7:195.27:434.812:560.41:340.37:016:50New Moon2Fri
3Sat8:065.48:284.81:470.32:270.27:016:48New Moon3Sat
4Sun8:535.59:164.72:360.23:180.27:026:47Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon9:455.510:114.53:240.14:110.37:036:46Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue10:445.411:144.44:160.25:070.47:046:44Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed11:475.25:130.46:060.67:046:43First Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:154.312:465.06:120.67:070.77:056:41First Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:144.21:444.87:170.88:180.87:066:40First Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:154.22:474.68:340.99:290.87:076:39First Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:224.23:524.59:480.910:230.87:086:37Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon4:254.34:514.410:440.811:080.87:086:36Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:194.45:434.311:340.811:510.87:096:35Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:094.56:324.212:240.87:106:34Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu6:534.67:144.212:340.91:140.87:116:32Full Moon15Thu
16Fri7:324.77:514.11:160.91:580.87:126:31Full Moon16Fri
17Sat8:064.78:254.01:540.92:360.97:126:30Full Moon17Sat
18Sun8:404.68:593.92:281.03:100.97:136:29Full Moon18Sun
19Mon9:154.59:353.73:021.03:451.07:146:27Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue9:554.410:193.63:371.14:231.17:156:26Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed10:424.311:093.54:151.25:031.27:166:25Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu11:324.211:593.54:581.35:461.37:176:24Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:194.15:431.36:301.37:186:23Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat12:453.61:054.16:331.47:201.37:186:21Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:323.712:534.16:301.37:171.26:195:20Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:243.81:494.17:381.28:141.06:205:19Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:224.12:464.18:401.09:030.86:215:18Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed3:184.43:414.29:330.79:470.56:225:17Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu4:104.84:344.410:230.510:330.36:235:16Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri5:035.15:284.511:170.311:240.16:245:15New Moon30Fri
31Sat5:565.46:204.612:150.16:255:14New Moon31Sat
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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