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 57m 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 - Dec 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:205.57:444.212:54-0.41:50-0.46:544:55New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:115.38:394.21:50-0.42:43-0.36:554:55Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:065.09:414.12:46-0.23:37-0.26:564:55Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:084.710:464.03:440.04:32-0.16:574:55Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:084.411:444.04:450.25:270.16:574:55First Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:024.15:470.56:230.36:584:55First Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:393.912:553.86:580.77:260.46:594:55First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:373.91:533.58:160.78:260.57:004:55First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:373.92:523.39:150.79:120.57:014:55Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu3:293.93:443.210:010.79:490.57:014:55Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:154.04:313.110:430.710:230.67:024:55Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:584.05:153.111:270.710:590.67:034:56Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:384.15:563.112:100.67:044:56Full Moon13Sun
14Mon6:164.16:343.112:500.67:044:56Full Moon14Mon
15Tue6:514.17:083.112:220.61:240.57:054:56Full Moon15Tue
16Wed7:244.17:433.21:030.61:560.57:064:57Full Moon16Wed
17Thu7:594.18:203.21:410.52:290.57:064:57Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri8:364.09:023.22:200.53:050.47:074:57Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat9:193.99:533.33:010.53:430.47:074:58Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:093.810:463.43:470.64:240.37:084:58Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:593.711:353.64:380.65:080.37:094:59Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue11:473.65:320.65:550.27:094:59Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:243.912:383.56:320.56:500.17:105:00Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:194.11:363.57:420.47:51-0.17:105:00Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:204.32:393.58:480.28:50-0.37:105:01Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat3:204.63:413.59:440.09:43-0.57:115:01Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:194.84:413.710:40-0.210:37-0.67:115:02Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:175.05:413.811:39-0.411:37-0.67:125:03New Moon28Mon
29Tue6:135.16:373.912:40-0.57:125:03New Moon29Tue
30Wed7:055.17:294.012:39-0.61:35-0.67:125:04New Moon30Wed
31Thu7:554.98:234.01:37-0.62:26-0.67:125:05Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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