Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 24m at 5:14 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 11:21 pm (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Jun 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:313.71:023.36:430.86:521.05:548:14First Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:153.61:483.57:300.87:531.05:538:15First Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:033.52:413.78:230.79:010.85:538:15First Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:583.53:364.09:170.59:590.65:538:16Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri3:553.54:304.310:050.210:500.35:538:16Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat4:503.65:244.710:500.011:420.15:538:17Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun5:453.76:185.011:38-0.15:538:17Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon6:413.87:115.212:390.012:33-0.25:528:18Full Moon8Mon
9Tue7:353.98:025.31:38-0.21:31-0.35:528:18Full Moon9Tue
10Wed8:264.08:535.32:33-0.32:28-0.45:528:19Full Moon10Wed
11Thu9:184.09:475.13:26-0.33:23-0.35:528:19Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri10:183.910:474.94:19-0.34:21-0.25:528:19Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:243.911:494.65:15-0.25:220.05:528:20Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:264.06:10-0.16:250.35:528:20Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:464.31:234.07:050.17:330.55:538:21Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:404.02:214.08:060.28:520.65:538:21Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:383.73:224.19:100.310:000.65:538:21Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:393.54:194.110:010.410:510.65:538:21Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri4:363.35:094.110:430.411:380.65:538:22Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:273.25:554.211:200.55:538:22Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:153.16:384.212:260.611:59 AM0.65:548:22Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:583.17:174.21:150.712:400.75:548:22New Moon22Mon
23Tue7:363.17:534.21:570.71:230.75:548:22New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:113.18:274.22:320.62:040.75:548:23New Moon24Wed
25Thu8:453.19:014.13:050.62:420.75:558:23New Moon25Thu
26Fri9:213.19:394.03:370.63:200.75:558:23Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat10:043.110:223.94:110.74:000.85:558:23Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun10:543.211:103.84:470.74:440.85:568:23Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon11:443.311:573.75:250.65:320.95:568:23Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:303.56:050.66:220.95:578:23First Quarter30Tue
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 8:17 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 75% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (75% illuminated). This places Cape Lookout Bight, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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