Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 30m at 6:09 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 12:50 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Nov 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:125.78:354.31:450.02:430.07:276:11Full Moon1Thu
2Fri9:025.79:264.22:370.03:360.17:286:10Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat9:565.510:254.03:290.04:310.27:296:09Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun9:595.210:323.93:250.24:290.46:305:08Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:024.911:343.84:250.45:290.66:315:08Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:014.75:280.76:320.76:325:07Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:343.812:594.46:390.97:450.86:335:06Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:383.82:034.18:041.08:450.86:345:05Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:443.93:043.99:100.99:300.86:355:04Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat3:394.03:573.810:000.910:070.86:365:04Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun4:264.24:453.610:450.910:410.86:375:03Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:084.35:283.511:320.911:150.96:385:02Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:474.36:073.512:170.86:385:02New Moon13Tue
14Wed6:224.46:413.412:570.86:395:01New Moon14Wed
15Thu6:554.47:133.412:290.91:320.86:405:00New Moon15Thu
16Fri7:274.47:463.31:050.92:050.86:415:00New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:014.38:203.21:410.92:390.96:424:59Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun8:394.29:023.12:161.03:160.96:434:59Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon9:254.19:543.12:551.03:571.06:444:58Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:174.010:483.13:391.04:391.06:454:58Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:074.011:383.34:291.05:230.96:464:57First Quarter21Wed
22Thu11:553.95:231.06:110.96:474:57First Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:273.512:453.96:251.07:060.76:484:57First Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:213.81:413.87:380.98:040.56:494:56First Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:214.22:423.88:450.68:550.36:504:56Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon3:184.63:403.89:400.39:420.06:514:56Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:134.94:363.810:340.110:30-0.26:524:55Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:095.25:333.911:32-0.111:24-0.36:534:55Full Moon28Wed
29Thu6:035.56:273.912:33-0.26:534:55Full Moon29Thu
30Fri6:565.57:183.912:22-0.31:29-0.26:544:55Full Moon30Fri
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 9:29 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Cape Lookout Bight, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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