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 5h 24m 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 - Apr 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:363.111:003.74:290.64:250.75:526:27Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:213.111:443.75:110.85:080.85:516:28First Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:053.05:570.95:550.95:496:28First Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:293.612:523.06:521.06:531.05:486:29First Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:193.51:453.17:551.07:590.95:476:30First Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:153.52:423.28:460.98:550.75:456:31Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:093.63:343.59:270.79:420.55:446:31Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri3:593.74:233.810:060.510:280.45:436:32Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat4:483.85:124.110:480.311:190.25:416:33Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun5:373.96:004.411:340.15:406:34Full Moon10Sun
11Mon6:234.06:464.712:130.012:240.05:396:35Full Moon11Mon
12Tue7:084.17:314.91:05-0.11:12-0.25:376:35Full Moon12Tue
13Wed7:534.18:185.01:55-0.21:59-0.35:366:36Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu8:434.09:124.92:45-0.22:48-0.25:356:37Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri9:413.910:134.83:38-0.23:42-0.25:346:38Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat10:433.811:134.64:340.04:390.05:326:38Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:423.85:310.15:390.25:316:39Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:104.512:413.86:340.36:480.35:306:40Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:104.31:453.87:470.38:080.45:296:41Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:154.12:513.98:510.39:140.35:276:42Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu3:184.03:514.09:410.210:080.35:266:42Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri4:153.94:444.110:260.211:000.35:256:43Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:083.85:344.311:110.311:540.35:246:44Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun6:563.87:174.312:570.36:237:45New Moon24Sun
25Mon7:383.77:554.41:440.31:400.46:227:46New Moon25Mon
26Tue8:153.68:314.32:270.32:180.56:207:46New Moon26Tue
27Wed8:503.59:064.23:040.42:530.56:197:47New Moon27Wed
28Thu9:273.49:454.13:390.53:290.66:187:48Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri10:093.210:304.04:160.64:060.76:177:49Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat10:583.111:193.84:550.74:470.86:167:50Waxing Crescent30Sat
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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