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 (tomorrow) : 4:39 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 38m at 10:29 pm (3.9 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 2091

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:053.99:234.33:150.43:160.56:168:08Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:473.910:064.13:510.53:580.76:178:07Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:353.810:533.94:280.64:420.86:188:06Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:253.811:403.75:050.75:261.06:198:05Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:113.85:420.86:111.16:198:04Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:243.512:543.96:210.96:591.36:208:03Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:053.41:373.97:031.07:561.36:218:02Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:493.32:263.97:531.19:021.36:228:01Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:403.23:204.08:511.09:561.26:228:00Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri3:363.24:134.29:440.910:391.16:237:59Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:303.35:044.410:300.711:210.96:247:58Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:213.55:534.611:160.66:257:57Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:133.86:434.712:070.712:060.46:257:56New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:044.17:304.912:570.51:010.36:267:55New Moon14Tue
15Wed7:514.48:144.91:470.31:560.26:277:53New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:374.68:594.92:330.22:490.16:287:52New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:264.79:494.73:180.03:410.16:287:51Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:214.810:454.54:050.04:360.26:297:50Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:224.911:454.34:550.05:330.36:307:49Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:204.95:470.16:330.56:317:48First Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:414.21:174.96:420.37:390.76:317:46First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:374.02:164.87:440.48:560.86:327:45First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:393.83:214.78:560.510:030.76:337:44Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri3:453.84:244.710:000.510:570.76:337:43Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:473.85:214.710:540.611:470.76:347:41Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:453.96:154.611:440.66:357:40Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:374.07:034.612:380.712:380.76:367:39Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:234.17:444.51:270.71:300.76:367:37Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:014.28:204.42:080.82:150.76:377:36Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:374.28:554.32:420.82:540.86:387:35Full Moon30Thu
31Fri9:134.29:314.13:140.83:310.96:387:33Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 1:34 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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