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 4h 03m 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 - Jan 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:134.69:453.72:54-0.33:42-0.27:135:06Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:094.210:443.73:490.04:30-0.17:135:07Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:023.911:383.74:450.35:180.17:135:08Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri11:503.55:450.56:070.37:135:09Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:283.712:393.26:520.77:010.47:135:10Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:223.71:333.08:050.87:570.57:135:11Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:193.72:322.89:040.78:460.57:135:11Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue3:143.73:282.89:510.79:290.57:135:12Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed4:043.84:182.810:350.610:090.47:135:13Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu4:503.95:052.811:210.610:510.47:135:14Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:334.15:472.912:070.57:135:15New Moon11Fri
12Sat6:124.26:273.012:490.47:125:16New Moon12Sat
13Sun6:494.37:043.112:220.21:250.37:125:17New Moon13Sun
14Mon7:254.37:403.21:050.21:580.27:125:18New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:014.28:193.31:450.12:320.17:125:19Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed8:394.19:043.42:250.13:060.17:115:20Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:233.99:533.63:080.23:420.17:115:21Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:103.710:443.73:560.24:220.07:115:22Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:583.511:343.94:480.35:050.07:105:23First Quarter19Sat
20Sun11:473.45:450.45:540.17:105:24First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:274.112:403.26:530.56:520.07:095:25First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:274.21:433.08:080.57:580.07:095:26First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:344.32:523.09:130.39:01-0.27:085:27Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu3:394.53:583.110:110.29:58-0.37:085:28Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:414.75:013.311:100.010:58-0.47:075:29Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:394.85:593.612:09-0.17:075:30Full Moon26Sat
27Sun6:314.86:503.812:00-0.51:02-0.37:065:31Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:174.87:383.912:58-0.51:48-0.47:055:32Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:034.68:263.91:50-0.52:31-0.47:055:33Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed8:494.39:173.92:39-0.33:13-0.37:045:34Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu9:374.010:093.93:28-0.13:54-0.27:035:35Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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