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 1h 51m 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 - Sep 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:413.94:215.09:520.410:470.66:407:31Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:464.15:225.110:500.211:410.46:407:30Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:474.46:215.211:480.26:417:29Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:464.67:155.212:370.312:510.16:427:27Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:394.98:055.11:330.21:520.16:427:26Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:275.08:514.92:230.22:470.26:437:24Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:155.09:384.63:090.23:380.36:447:23Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:054.910:304.33:540.44:290.56:457:22Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:004.711:254.04:390.65:210.76:457:20Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:544.65:240.86:121.06:467:19Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:173.812:434.46:101.07:041.26:477:17Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:033.61:314.36:571.28:101.46:477:16Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:513.52:224.17:541.49:221.56:487:15Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:453.43:194.19:011.410:111.46:497:13Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:423.44:134.19:561.410:481.46:497:12Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed4:333.55:014.110:381.311:211.36:507:10Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:203.65:454.211:171.211:561.26:517:09Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:043.86:284.311:591.16:527:07Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:464.17:084.412:341.112:451.06:527:06New Moon19Sat
20Sun7:254.37:454.41:141.01:320.96:537:05New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:024.58:214.41:520.92:160.86:547:03New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:394.78:584.32:290.82:580.76:547:02Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed9:194.89:404.23:070.73:420.76:557:00Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:074.910:314.13:470.74:300.76:566:59Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:034.911:294.04:320.65:220.86:576:57Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:014.95:230.76:170.96:576:56First Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:254.012:574.96:180.77:181.06:586:55First Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:214.01:564.97:210.88:291.06:596:53First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:244.03:014.98:350.89:380.87:006:52First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:324.14:074.99:470.610:330.77:006:50Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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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