Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:11 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 41m at 1:18 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:29 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Jul 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:493.210:063.93:580.63:480.85:568:23Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:363.210:533.84:340.74:300.85:578:23Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:273.311:403.75:110.75:160.95:578:22Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:143.55:490.66:050.95:588:22Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:253.612:583.76:300.66:570.95:588:22Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:093.61:453.97:160.57:590.95:598:22Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:573.52:394.28:100.59:070.75:598:22Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:553.53:384.49:090.310:060.56:008:22Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon3:563.54:354.710:030.110:580.36:018:21Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue4:553.65:325.010:54-0.111:530.16:018:21Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:543.86:305.211:48-0.26:028:21New Moon11Wed
12Thu6:533.97:255.312:520.012:48-0.36:028:20New Moon12Thu
13Fri7:484.18:165.41:52-0.21:50-0.46:038:20New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:414.39:075.22:46-0.32:48-0.36:048:20New Moon14Sat
15Sun9:354.310:025.03:37-0.33:45-0.26:048:19Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:374.311:024.64:29-0.34:440.06:058:19Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:404.35:22-0.15:450.26:058:18Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:014.312:374.36:140.06:460.46:068:18First Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:544.01:314.37:060.27:540.76:078:17First Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:473.72:274.28:050.49:110.86:078:17First Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:433.53:264.29:070.610:120.86:088:16First Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:433.34:214.19:590.610:590.86:098:15Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:383.25:104.110:410.711:430.96:108:15Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:273.15:564.111:180.86:108:14Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:143.26:394.212:280.911:57 AM0.86:118:13Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:563.27:174.21:130.912:410.86:128:13Full Moon26Thu
27Fri7:343.37:524.21:520.91:250.86:128:12Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:093.48:264.22:250.82:070.86:138:11Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:433.58:594.22:550.82:460.86:148:10Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:193.69:354.13:260.73:240.86:158:10Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue10:003.610:173.93:580.74:050.86:158:09Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 4:14 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (46% illuminated). This places Cape Lookout Bight, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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