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 : 7:32 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 07m at 1:05 pm (4.2 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 - Mar 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:282.911:583.75:210.75:180.56:346:02First Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:122.86:130.86:070.56:326:03First Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:473.71:032.87:170.87:080.46:316:04First Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:453.82:052.98:240.68:160.36:306:05First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:484.03:093.19:190.49:150.06:296:05Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri3:474.24:093.410:080.210:10-0.26:276:06Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:444.45:083.710:590.011:07-0.46:266:07Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:404.57:044.112:53-0.27:257:08Full Moon8Sun
9Mon7:324.67:554.51:10-0.51:46-0.47:237:09Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:214.68:454.72:10-0.62:36-0.67:227:10Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:094.49:364.83:05-0.63:23-0.67:217:10Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:024.210:344.74:00-0.54:12-0.57:197:11Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:003.911:354.64:56-0.35:03-0.47:187:12Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:003.65:54-0.15:57-0.17:167:13Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:324.512:553.46:540.26:520.17:157:14Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:274.21:513.28:050.47:580.47:147:14Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:274.02:553.09:240.59:150.57:127:15Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:343.84:023.010:230.610:160.57:117:16Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu4:353.85:003.111:090.611:040.57:107:17Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:293.75:513.211:520.611:480.67:087:18Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:163.76:353.312:330.67:077:18Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:563.77:123.512:350.61:120.67:057:19New Moon22Sun
23Mon7:313.67:453.61:210.51:450.67:047:20New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:033.68:173.72:010.52:140.67:037:21New Moon24Tue
25Wed8:343.58:493.82:360.52:430.57:017:22New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:063.49:223.93:110.53:130.57:007:22Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri9:413.310:013.93:470.53:450.56:587:23Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:223.110:473.94:250.54:200.66:577:24Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:103.111:383.95:070.65:000.66:567:25Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:593.05:530.75:450.66:547:26First Quarter30Mon
31Tue12:274.012:473.06:420.76:360.66:537:26First Quarter31Tue
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 4:18 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 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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