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 : in 2h 03m at 3:26 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 9:27 am (3.9 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 - Jul 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:063.36:344.312:190.711:58 AM0.55:578:23Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:493.47:124.41:040.612:430.55:588:23Full Moon2Fri
3Sat7:283.57:484.41:450.51:270.45:588:22Full Moon3Sat
4Sun8:043.68:234.42:200.52:080.45:598:22Full Moon4Sun
5Mon8:403.68:584.42:540.42:470.45:598:22Full Moon5Mon
6Tue9:193.79:364.33:270.43:250.46:008:22Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:013.710:184.14:010.44:060.56:008:22Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:493.811:044.04:380.44:500.66:018:21Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri11:383.911:513.85:170.45:390.76:018:21Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:274.15:590.46:330.76:028:21Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:383.71:174.26:470.37:340.86:038:20Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:293.62:134.47:430.38:450.76:038:20Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:283.53:164.58:460.29:500.66:048:20Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed3:343.64:194.89:480.010:470.46:048:19Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu4:383.75:195.010:44-0.211:420.26:058:19Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri5:403.96:175.211:41-0.36:068:18Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:384.17:115.312:410.012:41-0.46:068:18New Moon17Sat
18Sun7:334.48:005.31:37-0.21:41-0.46:078:17New Moon18Sun
19Mon8:234.58:485.12:28-0.32:37-0.46:088:17New Moon19Mon
20Tue9:144.59:374.93:15-0.43:29-0.36:088:16Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:084.510:294.54:01-0.34:210.06:098:16Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:044.411:234.24:48-0.15:140.26:108:15Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:594.35:350.16:090.56:108:14First Quarter23Fri
24Sat12:143.912:504.26:230.37:070.86:118:14First Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:023.61:414.17:150.58:151.06:128:13First Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:523.42:374.08:140.79:251.06:138:12First Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:493.23:373.99:140.810:191.06:138:11Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed3:503.14:324.010:050.711:031.06:148:11Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu4:463.25:214.110:480.711:460.96:158:10Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri5:353.36:064.211:310.66:168:09Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat6:213.56:464.312:300.812:160.66:168:08Full Moon31Sat
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 6:26 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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