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 1h 32m 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 - Aug 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:443.26:164.411:340.66:178:07Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:313.36:594.612:450.812:220.56:188:06Full Moon2Thu
3Fri7:143.67:384.71:290.61:120.46:198:05Full Moon3Fri
4Sat7:553.88:174.72:080.51:590.36:198:04Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:354.08:564.72:440.32:440.26:208:03Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:174.29:384.53:210.23:290.26:218:02Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:054.310:254.33:590.14:170.26:228:01Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:594.411:174.14:400.15:090.46:228:00Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:534.65:240.16:040.56:237:59Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:093.912:474.66:120.27:060.76:247:58Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:013.71:434.67:080.38:190.86:247:57Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:593.52:484.68:130.49:330.86:257:56Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:073.43:574.79:230.410:350.76:267:55Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:173.55:014.810:240.311:310.66:277:54Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:223.66:004.911:210.26:277:53Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:213.86:534.912:270.512:200.26:287:51New Moon16Thu
17Fri7:124.07:394.91:200.41:180.16:297:50New Moon17Fri
18Sat7:574.28:204.82:060.32:090.26:307:49New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:394.38:594.62:460.22:540.26:307:48New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:204.39:394.33:230.33:370.36:317:47Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:034.210:224.13:580.44:190.56:327:45Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed10:494.211:073.84:340.55:020.76:337:44Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:364.111:523.65:100.75:471.06:337:43Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:214.15:490.96:361.26:347:42First Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:353.31:074.06:321.07:351.46:357:40First Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:203.21:583.97:241.28:491.46:357:39First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:133.12:593.98:281.29:521.36:367:38First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:173.04:014.09:311.110:391.26:377:36Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed4:193.24:564.210:220.911:221.16:387:35Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:133.45:454.411:090.86:387:34Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri6:023.76:304.612:060.911:58 AM0.66:397:32Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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