Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:39 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 38m at 10:29 pm (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Jul 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:074.210:344.84:04-0.34:13-0.25:568:23Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:114.211:354.64:57-0.35:140.05:578:23Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:124.35:51-0.26:150.25:578:22Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:324.31:094.36:44-0.17:210.45:588:22Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:264.02:064.37:420.18:370.55:588:22Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:233.73:074.38:470.29:480.55:598:22Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:253.54:074.39:460.310:430.55:598:22Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:253.45:014.310:330.411:320.66:008:22Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:193.35:514.311:150.46:008:21Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:103.36:374.312:220.611:58 AM0.56:018:21Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:573.37:184.31:120.612:440.66:018:21New Moon11Tue
12Wed7:363.37:544.31:560.61:290.76:028:20New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:123.38:294.22:320.62:110.76:038:20New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:473.49:034.13:030.62:490.76:038:20New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:243.49:404.03:340.73:270.86:048:19Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:063.410:223.94:070.74:070.86:058:19Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:543.411:083.74:420.74:500.96:058:18Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:423.611:543.65:190.75:350.96:068:18Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:273.75:570.76:231.06:068:17First Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:373.51:113.96:390.77:161.06:078:17First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:213.51:594.17:260.68:201.06:088:16First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:123.42:554.38:240.59:250.86:098:16First Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:113.43:544.59:230.410:200.66:098:15Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon4:123.54:514.810:170.111:120.46:108:14Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:113.75:485.011:090.06:118:14Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:103.96:445.212:060.212:05-0.26:118:13Full Moon26Wed
27Thu7:084.27:385.31:050.01:07-0.36:128:12Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:014.48:285.32:01-0.12:08-0.36:138:11Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:534.69:195.12:53-0.33:05-0.36:148:11Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun9:484.610:144.93:43-0.34:01-0.26:148:10Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon10:504.611:144.64:35-0.25:010.06:158:09Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 1:34 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 84% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (84% illuminated). This places Cape Lookout Bight, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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