Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 54m at 4:24 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:284.13:473.19:520.29:46-0.37:045:35Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri4:244.34:453.310:430.010:39-0.47:035:36Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat5:204.65:423.611:38-0.211:38-0.67:025:37New Moon3Sat
4Sun6:134.76:363.812:35-0.47:025:38New Moon4Sun
5Mon7:044.87:274.112:40-0.71:27-0.67:015:39New Moon5Mon
6Tue7:524.78:194.21:37-0.82:16-0.77:005:40Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed8:444.59:164.32:32-0.73:05-0.86:595:41Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu9:414.210:184.33:29-0.63:56-0.76:585:42Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:413.911:164.24:28-0.44:48-0.56:575:43Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:363.65:28-0.15:41-0.36:565:44First Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:124.212:303.46:340.16:39-0.16:555:45First Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:084.01:283.17:520.37:480.16:545:46First Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:113.92:332.99:010.38:510.26:535:47Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed3:133.83:342.99:530.49:400.26:525:48Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu4:093.84:292.910:400.410:250.36:515:48Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri4:593.85:192.911:280.411:090.36:505:49Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat5:443.86:023.012:140.46:495:50Full Moon17Sat
18Sun6:233.86:393.112:520.46:485:51Full Moon18Sun
19Mon6:573.77:123.212:410.31:240.46:475:52Full Moon19Mon
20Tue7:293.77:453.31:190.31:520.36:465:53Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:013.68:193.41:550.32:210.36:455:54Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu8:363.58:583.42:320.32:510.36:445:55Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri9:163.39:433.53:100.43:250.36:425:56Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat10:013.210:313.53:520.44:020.36:415:57Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:473.111:173.64:360.54:420.36:405:58Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:323.05:240.65:260.36:395:59Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:043.812:193.06:180.66:180.36:375:59Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:563.91:143.07:240.67:230.26:366:00Third Quarter28Wed
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 7:26 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 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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