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 3h 38m 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 - Jul 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:413.71:153.86:480.67:180.95:578:23First Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:273.62:054.07:370.58:250.85:588:23First Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:193.53:024.38:340.49:310.65:588:23First Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:193.54:014.69:310.210:270.45:598:22Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun4:203.54:584.910:24-0.111:200.25:598:22Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon5:193.75:565.111:15-0.26:008:22Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue6:193.86:535.312:170.012:11-0.36:008:22Full Moon7Tue
8Wed7:174.07:475.41:19-0.11:13-0.46:018:22Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:104.18:385.32:16-0.22:14-0.46:018:21Full Moon9Thu
10Fri9:034.29:305.13:09-0.33:11-0.36:028:21Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat10:004.210:274.84:01-0.34:09-0.16:028:21Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:044.211:284.54:53-0.25:090.16:038:20Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:054.25:45-0.16:090.36:048:20Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:244.21:004.26:360.17:120.66:048:19Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:163.91:534.27:300.38:260.86:058:19Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:083.62:504.18:310.59:380.86:068:18Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:063.33:484.19:290.610:310.86:068:18Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat4:043.24:394.110:150.711:150.96:078:17Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:553.15:264.110:530.711:580.96:088:17Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:433.16:114.111:290.86:088:16Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:283.16:524.212:440.912:090.86:098:16New Moon21Tue
22Wed7:093.27:294.21:270.912:540.86:108:15New Moon22Wed
23Thu7:463.38:044.22:040.81:380.86:108:14New Moon23Thu
24Fri8:203.48:374.22:360.82:190.86:118:14New Moon24Fri
25Sat8:553.49:124.23:060.72:580.76:128:13Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:333.59:504.03:380.73:370.86:128:12Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon10:173.610:343.94:130.74:200.86:138:11Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:083.811:243.84:500.65:070.86:148:11Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:584.05:300.65:580.86:158:10First Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:123.812:464.26:130.56:520.86:158:09First Quarter30Thu
31Fri12:593.71:364.47:010.57:550.86:168:08First Quarter31Fri
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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