Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 15m at 4:01 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 10:12 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Jul 2090

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:484.211:124.54:36-0.24:520.05:578:23Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:504.35:28-0.25:510.25:578:23Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:104.312:474.46:20-0.16:530.35:588:23First Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:044.11:434.57:150.08:040.45:588:22First Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:003.92:434.58:170.19:210.55:598:22First Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:023.73:464.59:220.110:220.45:598:22Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri4:053.54:444.510:160.111:150.46:008:22Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:043.55:394.511:040.26:008:22Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:003.56:304.512:080.411:52 AM0.36:018:21Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:523.57:174.51:030.412:430.46:028:21Full Moon10Mon
11Tue7:373.57:574.51:520.51:340.56:028:21Full Moon11Tue
12Wed8:163.58:344.32:330.52:190.56:038:20Full Moon12Wed
13Thu8:533.59:104.23:090.52:590.66:038:20Full Moon13Thu
14Fri9:323.59:494.03:420.53:380.76:048:20Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat10:173.510:333.84:160.64:190.86:058:19Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:063.511:203.74:510.75:020.96:058:19Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:533.65:280.75:471.06:068:18Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:043.512:363.76:050.86:341.16:078:18Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:463.41:193.86:460.87:261.26:078:17Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:283.32:053.97:320.88:291.16:088:16Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:163.32:594.08:280.79:301.06:098:16Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:123.33:544.29:240.610:210.86:098:15Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun4:103.34:484.510:140.411:080.66:108:15Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon5:053.55:414.711:030.211:570.46:118:14Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:013.76:344.911:550.16:128:13New Moon25Tue
26Wed6:564.07:255.112:520.212:530.06:128:12New Moon26Wed
27Thu7:484.38:145.11:460.01:52-0.26:138:12New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:384.59:025.12:37-0.12:48-0.26:148:11New Moon28Fri
29Sat9:304.69:554.93:25-0.23:43-0.26:148:10Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:294.710:534.64:15-0.34:410.06:158:09Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon11:314.711:534.45:07-0.25:400.26:168:08Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 84% 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 (84% 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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