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 3h 17m 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 - Feb 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:263.610:593.84:180.14:350.07:035:36Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:123.311:453.75:080.45:160.27:025:37Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun11:563.06:020.76:010.47:015:38Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:323.612:422.87:080.86:550.67:005:39Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:253.51:372.68:210.97:570.66:595:40Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:263.52:412.59:170.88:520.66:585:41Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu3:263.63:412.610:040.89:390.56:585:42Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri4:193.74:342.710:490.710:240.46:575:43Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat5:063.95:212.911:350.511:120.36:565:44Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:494.06:043.112:180.46:555:45New Moon10Sun
11Mon6:274.26:423.412:000.112:550.26:545:46New Moon11Mon
12Tue7:034.27:193.612:460.01:280.06:535:47New Moon12Tue
13Wed7:384.27:573.81:29-0.12:01-0.16:525:48New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:164.18:394.02:10-0.12:35-0.26:515:48Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri8:573.99:264.12:53-0.13:11-0.26:505:49Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat9:443.710:184.23:400.03:51-0.26:495:50Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:343.511:104.24:310.14:35-0.16:485:51Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:253.35:260.35:260.06:465:52First Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:054.212:193.16:320.56:260.16:455:53First Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:064.21:243.07:500.57:400.16:445:54First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:174.22:383.09:020.58:510.06:435:55Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri3:274.23:503.110:010.39:53-0.16:425:56Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:314.44:533.410:570.110:54-0.26:415:57Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:284.55:503.711:520.011:54-0.36:395:58Full Moon24Sun
25Mon6:184.56:384.012:42-0.26:385:59Full Moon25Mon
26Tue7:014.57:214.112:50-0.41:24-0.36:376:00Full Moon26Tue
27Wed7:414.38:024.21:38-0.32:02-0.36:366:00Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:214.18:444.22:22-0.32:39-0.26:346:01Waning Gibbous28Thu
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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