Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:01 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 59m at 9:43 pm (4.1 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 - Aug 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:273.15:014.110:260.811:241.06:158:08Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:173.25:484.311:070.76:168:08Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:063.36:354.512:070.911:52 AM0.66:178:07Full Moon3Sat
4Sun6:543.57:204.712:550.812:430.56:188:06Full Moon4Sun
5Mon7:393.88:024.81:420.61:360.46:188:05Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:224.08:444.82:250.42:270.36:198:04Full Moon6Tue
7Wed9:064.29:294.73:070.33:160.26:208:03Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:574.410:204.53:500.24:080.36:218:02Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:554.511:174.34:360.15:040.36:218:01Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:544.65:240.16:010.46:228:00Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:134.112:494.76:150.27:020.66:237:59Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:074.01:454.87:100.38:130.76:247:58Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:043.82:474.88:140.49:290.76:247:57Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:083.73:514.89:220.410:290.66:257:56Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu4:143.74:524.810:210.411:220.66:267:55Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri5:153.75:504.811:140.46:277:53Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:133.86:444.812:170.612:090.46:277:52New Moon17Sat
18Sun7:073.97:324.81:120.61:060.56:287:51New Moon18Sun
19Mon7:524.08:134.72:010.61:590.56:297:50New Moon19Mon
20Tue8:324.18:514.52:420.62:450.66:307:49New Moon20Tue
21Wed9:114.19:304.33:180.63:270.76:307:47Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:534.110:134.03:520.74:080.86:317:46Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:404.011:003.84:270.84:511.06:327:45Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:294.011:463.65:031.05:351.16:327:44Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:144.05:411.16:191.36:337:42First Quarter25Sun
26Mon12:293.512:574.06:201.27:081.46:347:41First Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:113.41:424.07:041.28:091.56:357:40First Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:563.32:334.17:581.39:151.46:357:39First Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:503.33:294.29:001.210:061.36:367:37Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri3:483.34:234.39:541.010:481.26:377:36Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat4:423.55:144.510:410.811:301.06:387:35Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 12:52 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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