Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 04m at 4:01 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:12 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Jan 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:074.011:433.94:440.15:18-0.27:135:06First Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:003.85:450.26:10-0.27:135:06First Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:384.112:553.66:530.27:11-0.27:135:07First Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:384.21:573.48:100.28:14-0.27:135:08First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:414.33:013.39:150.19:11-0.37:135:09Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun3:414.44:023.310:110.010:01-0.37:135:10Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon4:384.55:013.311:07-0.110:53-0.37:135:10Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:344.65:573.312:06-0.17:135:11Full Moon8Tue
9Wed6:254.66:463.31:01-0.17:135:12Full Moon9Wed
10Thu7:094.57:303.312:45-0.11:47-0.17:135:13Full Moon10Thu
11Fri7:514.38:133.31:35-0.12:290.07:135:14Full Moon11Fri
12Sat8:334.08:593.22:200.13:090.07:135:15Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:193.89:513.23:040.23:480.27:135:16Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:093.510:423.23:500.44:260.37:135:17Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:563.311:273.24:360.55:030.47:125:18Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed11:383.15:230.75:410.57:125:19Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:103.212:192.96:140.86:230.57:125:20Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:543.31:042.87:170.97:140.67:125:21Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:433.41:552.68:230.88:080.57:115:22Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:363.52:502.69:130.78:550.47:115:23Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon3:273.73:422.79:540.59:380.27:105:23Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:163.84:332.810:370.410:210.17:105:24Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:054.15:233.011:250.311:100.07:105:25Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:534.36:123.212:160.17:095:26New Moon24Thu
25Fri6:384.46:583.412:04-0.21:03-0.17:095:27New Moon25Fri
26Sat7:224.57:433.612:58-0.31:48-0.37:085:28New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:074.48:323.81:50-0.42:32-0.47:075:29Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:564.39:283.92:41-0.43:17-0.57:075:30Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:524.110:294.03:36-0.34:06-0.57:065:31Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed10:503.811:264.14:34-0.24:56-0.47:055:33First Quarter30Wed
31Thu11:443.65:34-0.15:48-0.37:055:34First Quarter31Thu
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 7:06 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 91% 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 (91% 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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