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 5h 27m 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 - Sep 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:424.01:144.66:430.77:431.06:397:33Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:343.82:084.47:410.98:591.26:397:31Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:303.63:074.38:511.110:011.26:407:30Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:313.54:064.29:511.110:461.26:417:29Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue4:273.54:564.210:361.111:251.26:417:27Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed5:153.65:424.211:151.16:427:26Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu6:003.76:244.212:011.211:54 AM1.16:437:24Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:413.87:024.312:391.212:381.16:447:23New Moon8Fri
9Sat7:184.07:374.31:161.11:221.06:447:22New Moon9Sat
10Sun7:534.18:104.31:501.12:021.06:457:20New Moon10Sun
11Mon8:264.38:434.22:221.02:400.96:467:19New Moon11Mon
12Tue9:014.49:184.12:540.93:180.96:467:17Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed9:394.49:574.03:280.93:580.96:477:16Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:244.510:463.94:050.94:421.06:487:14Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:174.511:393.84:470.95:301.06:497:13Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:114.65:330.86:221.06:497:12First Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:313.91:034.76:250.87:201.16:507:10First Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:243.92:004.87:250.88:281.06:517:09First Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:244.03:034.88:360.79:350.86:517:07Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed3:314.14:084.99:450.510:310.66:527:06Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu4:354.45:085.010:440.311:220.46:537:05Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:354.76:065.111:410.26:547:03Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:335.17:025.112:150.312:420.16:547:02Full Moon23Sat
24Sun7:275.37:535.11:110.21:440.16:557:00Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:165.48:404.92:040.12:390.16:566:59Full Moon25Mon
26Tue9:045.49:294.72:530.13:310.26:576:57Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed9:555.210:224.43:400.34:240.46:576:56Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:525.011:214.14:290.55:170.66:586:55Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri11:494.85:190.76:110.96:596:53Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat12:163.912:424.66:091.07:061.27:006:52Third Quarter30Sat
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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