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 2h 53m 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 - Jul 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:223.57:454.71:340.31:160.25:568:23New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:063.58:264.62:230.32:060.35:578:23New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:473.59:064.43:050.32:500.45:578:22New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:293.49:484.23:440.43:330.55:588:22Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:163.410:344.04:220.54:150.75:588:22Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:083.411:233.85:000.65:000.85:598:22Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:573.45:370.75:461.05:598:22Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:083.612:403.56:150.86:341.16:008:22First Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:503.41:223.66:540.87:261.26:008:21First Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:313.32:073.77:390.88:301.26:018:21First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:183.22:583.88:310.89:311.16:018:21First Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:113.13:504.09:230.710:190.96:028:20Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:053.14:414.210:080.611:030.86:028:20Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:563.25:304.410:520.411:490.66:038:20Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:483.46:214.711:370.36:048:19Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:413.57:104.912:410.512:300.26:048:19Full Moon16Mon
17Tue7:313.87:575.01:340.31:270.06:058:18Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:194.08:435.02:230.12:220.06:068:18Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:074.19:324.93:100.03:15-0.16:068:17Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:024.210:274.73:58-0.14:100.06:078:17Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:044.411:274.54:47-0.15:090.16:088:16Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:044.55:39-0.16:090.36:088:16Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:244.31:004.66:310.07:120.46:098:15Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:184.01:574.67:270.18:270.66:108:14Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:153.82:584.68:310.29:410.66:108:14Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:183.64:014.69:350.310:380.56:118:13Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:213.54:584.610:290.311:300.66:128:12Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:193.55:534.611:160.46:138:12Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:153.56:444.612:230.612:050.56:138:11New Moon29Sun
30Mon7:043.57:284.51:170.612:570.66:148:10New Moon30Mon
31Tue7:463.68:064.52:030.61:470.66:158:09New Moon31Tue
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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