Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 6:08 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 30m at 11:59 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Jan 2095

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:443.72:592.99:180.79:050.47:125:06Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun3:364.03:513.010:040.69:480.27:135:07Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon4:254.24:423.110:510.410:330.17:135:08Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:134.55:313.211:410.211:22-0.17:135:08New Moon4Tue
5Wed6:004.76:183.412:310.07:135:09New Moon5Wed
6Thu6:454.97:033.612:15-0.21:18-0.17:135:10New Moon6Thu
7Fri7:304.97:503.71:07-0.42:02-0.37:135:11New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:164.88:413.81:57-0.42:46-0.37:135:12Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun9:074.69:393.92:49-0.43:33-0.47:135:13Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:034.410:394.03:44-0.24:22-0.37:135:14Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:584.111:364.14:430.05:12-0.37:135:15First Quarter11Tue
12Wed11:523.85:450.26:07-0.17:125:15First Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:334.112:483.56:570.37:08-0.17:125:16First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:344.21:513.28:140.48:120.07:125:17First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:404.22:583.19:180.39:090.07:125:18Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun3:424.34:003.110:140.310:000.07:125:19Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon4:384.34:573.111:080.210:500.07:115:20Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:294.45:473.212:020.27:115:21Full Moon18Tue
19Wed6:144.46:313.312:490.17:115:22Full Moon19Wed
20Thu6:544.47:103.312:310.01:290.17:105:23Full Moon20Thu
21Fri7:304.37:473.31:150.02:050.17:105:24Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:064.18:253.31:550.12:380.17:095:25Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun8:443.99:073.32:330.23:110.27:095:26Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon9:263.79:543.33:130.33:450.27:085:27Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:103.510:403.43:550.44:210.37:085:28Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:533.311:243.44:400.64:580.47:075:29Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu11:353.15:290.75:390.57:065:30Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:083.512:182.96:250.86:270.57:065:31Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:573.61:092.87:330.97:240.57:055:32Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:553.72:102.78:380.78:230.47:045:33Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon2:563.93:122.89:310.69:160.27:045:34Waning Crescent31Mon
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 3:03 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 66% 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 Third Quarter (66% 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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