Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 4:24 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 18m at 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 - Aug 2090

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:224.75:55-0.16:350.46:178:08First Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:404.11:194.66:500.17:440.66:178:07First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:353.82:204.57:530.39:010.76:188:06First Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:383.63:264.49:020.410:060.76:198:05Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat3:463.54:294.410:020.411:000.66:208:04Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun4:493.55:264.410:540.411:510.66:208:03Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:453.66:154.511:430.46:218:02Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:343.76:584.512:400.612:330.46:228:01Full Moon8Tue
9Wed7:153.87:364.51:250.51:200.46:238:00Full Moon9Wed
10Thu7:523.98:104.52:040.52:020.46:237:59Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:274.08:444.42:370.42:400.46:247:58Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:024.09:194.23:090.43:160.56:257:57Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:404.09:574.13:400.53:540.66:267:55Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:234.010:403.94:140.54:330.76:267:54Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:094.011:243.74:490.65:160.96:277:53Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed11:554.05:280.76:021.06:287:52Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:093.612:414.06:100.86:541.16:297:51Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:543.51:304.16:580.97:561.26:297:50Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:443.42:264.17:570.89:041.16:307:48Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:443.43:294.39:020.710:020.96:317:47Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon3:493.54:294.510:010.510:520.76:317:46Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:493.85:254.810:540.311:420.46:327:45Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:464.16:185.011:490.06:337:44Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:404.57:085.212:340.112:47-0.26:347:42New Moon24Thu
25Fri7:314.97:565.21:26-0.11:44-0.36:347:41New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:195.18:435.12:15-0.32:37-0.46:357:40New Moon26Sat
27Sun9:095.29:324.93:01-0.43:29-0.36:367:38Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:025.210:264.73:48-0.34:22-0.16:377:37Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:015.011:234.44:38-0.25:180.26:377:36Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:594.95:300.06:160.56:387:34First Quarter30Wed
31Thu12:204.112:564.76:250.37:210.76:397:33First Quarter31Thu
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 1:18 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 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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