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 5h 07m 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 - Feb 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:214.212:393.46:410.16:48-0.27:045:35First Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:204.21:403.27:590.27:56-0.17:035:36First Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:254.22:463.19:070.18:58-0.17:035:37Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon3:274.23:493.010:020.19:51-0.17:025:38Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue4:264.24:483.110:560.110:42-0.17:015:39Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed5:214.25:443.111:520.111:370.07:005:40Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:114.26:313.212:440.16:595:40Full Moon7Thu
8Fri6:534.17:113.312:320.01:260.16:585:41Full Moon8Fri
9Sat7:304.07:493.31:190.12:020.16:575:42Full Moon9Sat
10Sun8:073.88:273.32:000.12:350.16:575:43Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon8:453.69:093.32:390.23:070.26:565:44Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue9:273.49:563.33:190.33:410.36:555:45Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:133.210:433.34:010.44:160.46:545:46Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu10:583.011:263.44:440.64:530.46:535:47Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri11:392.95:290.75:320.56:525:48Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:093.412:212.86:200.86:170.56:505:49Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:553.51:082.77:230.87:130.56:495:50Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:483.52:042.78:280.88:140.46:485:51Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:463.73:032.89:180.69:070.26:475:52Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed3:413.93:593.010:030.49:560.06:465:53Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu4:344.14:543.210:500.210:47-0.16:455:54Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri5:264.35:483.611:410.011:45-0.36:445:55New Moon22Fri
23Sat6:164.56:383.912:33-0.26:435:56New Moon23Sat
24Sun7:034.57:254.212:43-0.51:21-0.46:415:57New Moon24Sun
25Mon7:494.58:144.41:38-0.62:07-0.66:405:58New Moon25Mon
26Tue8:384.39:084.52:31-0.62:54-0.66:395:58Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed9:334.110:084.53:26-0.53:43-0.56:385:59Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu10:333.811:084.54:24-0.34:35-0.46:376:00Waxing Crescent28Thu
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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