Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 7m at 5:14 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:465.67:104.612:190.01:110.06:265:13New Moon1Sun
2Mon7:365.78:004.51:13-0.12:04-0.16:275:12Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:275.68:554.42:06-0.12:580.06:285:11Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:255.39:584.33:000.03:540.16:285:10Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:295.111:034.23:590.24:510.36:295:09Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:294.85:000.55:500.56:305:08First Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:024.212:254.56:050.76:550.66:315:07First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:014.11:254.37:220.88:040.76:325:07First Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:054.12:284.08:380.89:000.76:335:06Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue3:064.23:263.99:340.89:430.76:345:05Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed3:594.34:173.810:210.810:210.76:355:04Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:454.35:043.711:070.810:580.86:365:04Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:274.45:473.611:540.811:360.86:375:03Full Moon13Fri
14Sat6:064.46:253.612:370.86:385:02Full Moon14Sat
15Sun6:414.56:593.612:160.91:140.86:395:02Full Moon15Sun
16Mon7:144.47:323.512:540.91:470.86:405:01Full Moon16Mon
17Tue7:484.48:073.41:300.92:200.86:415:00Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed8:234.38:463.42:060.92:550.86:425:00Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:044.29:333.32:440.93:330.86:434:59Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri9:534.110:263.43:261.04:140.96:444:59Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:434.011:153.54:121.04:560.86:454:58Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun11:303.95:021.05:400.86:464:58Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:023.612:173.95:571.06:310.76:474:57Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:523.81:093.87:020.97:280.66:484:57Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:484.12:083.88:110.78:250.36:484:57Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu2:474.43:083.99:100.49:160.16:494:56Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri3:444.84:053.910:030.210:05-0.16:504:56Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat4:395.15:034.110:570.010:57-0.36:514:56Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:355.35:594.211:57-0.211:55-0.46:524:56New Moon29Sun
30Mon6:295.56:534.212:56-0.36:534:55New Moon30Mon
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 8:17 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 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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