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 (tomorrow) : 6:09 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 21m at 12:13 am (3.6 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 - Mar 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:064.412:263.26:320.36:270.06:336:02First Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:054.21:283.07:520.47:400.26:326:03First Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:124.12:383.09:030.48:510.26:306:04Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun3:194.03:443.09:570.49:480.26:296:05Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon4:194.04:443.110:480.310:410.26:286:06Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue5:154.05:373.311:390.311:350.26:266:07Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:033.96:223.412:260.36:256:07Full Moon7Wed
8Thu6:423.96:593.612:290.31:050.36:246:08Full Moon8Thu
9Fri7:173.87:333.71:140.31:370.36:226:09Full Moon9Fri
10Sat7:503.68:063.71:520.32:060.46:216:10Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:243.49:423.73:280.33:350.47:207:11Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon10:013.210:243.74:050.44:060.57:187:12Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:453.111:103.74:440.54:410.67:177:12Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:312.911:573.65:250.75:180.67:167:13Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:142.86:080.85:580.77:147:14Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:413.712:572.86:560.96:440.77:137:15Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:283.71:432.77:541.07:400.77:117:16Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:213.72:402.89:030.98:500.77:107:16Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:223.83:443.09:580.89:520.57:097:17Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue4:203.94:423.310:440.510:450.27:077:18Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:154.15:383.611:280.311:390.07:067:19Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:084.26:324.112:160.17:057:20Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:004.37:234.512:37-0.21:06-0.17:037:20New Moon23Fri
24Sat7:484.48:114.81:37-0.31:56-0.37:027:21New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:344.38:595.02:32-0.52:43-0.47:007:22New Moon25Sun
26Mon9:224.19:515.03:25-0.53:30-0.46:597:23Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue10:173.910:504.94:19-0.34:20-0.36:587:24Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed11:183.611:524.75:16-0.15:14-0.26:567:24Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:183.56:150.16:110.16:557:25First Quarter29Thu
30Fri12:504.51:153.37:180.47:130.36:537:26First Quarter30Fri
31Sat1:494.32:173.28:360.58:300.56:527:27First Quarter31Sat
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 3:11 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 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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