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 : 4:24 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 39m at 10:12 am (4.0 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 - May 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:144.25:454.711:20-0.26:167:50Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:124.26:415.012:00-0.212:12-0.26:147:51New Moon2Wed
3Thu7:074.27:335.11:02-0.21:07-0.36:137:52New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:574.28:215.12:01-0.32:01-0.26:127:52New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:454.09:085.02:53-0.32:50-0.16:117:53New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:333.89:584.73:43-0.13:380.06:117:54Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:273.610:534.54:330.14:270.36:107:55Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:263.411:494.25:240.35:180.56:097:56Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:203.36:130.56:090.76:087:56First Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:394.01:093.37:030.77:020.96:077:57First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:263.71:583.28:000.88:081.16:067:58First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:163.52:513.39:020.99:201.16:057:59First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:093.43:453.49:480.910:111.06:047:59Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:023.34:323.510:230.810:510.96:048:00Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:493.35:163.710:540.711:300.86:038:01Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:333.35:583.911:270.76:028:02Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:173.36:394.112:120.712:040.66:018:03Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:593.47:194.312:580.612:450.56:018:03Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:393.47:574.51:430.51:290.56:008:04Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:163.48:354.62:250.42:130.45:598:05Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:563.49:174.63:060.32:550.35:598:06Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:403.410:054.53:490.33:410.35:588:06Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:353.511:024.54:350.24:310.35:588:07Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:363.511:594.45:250.25:270.35:578:08Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:333.76:160.26:260.45:578:08Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:544.31:283.97:100.27:320.45:568:09Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:494.22:284.18:120.28:470.45:568:10Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:514.03:324.39:150.19:570.25:558:10Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:543.94:324.610:10-0.110:540.15:558:11Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:543.95:284.810:59-0.111:500.05:548:12Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu5:523.86:244.911:48-0.15:548:12Waning 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 1:18 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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