Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 7:06 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 18m at 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 - Dec 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:124.65:303.511:400.411:200.36:554:55Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:524.66:103.512:260.46:564:55New Moon2Mon
3Tue6:304.76:473.412:030.41:070.46:574:55New Moon3Tue
4Wed7:054.67:213.412:430.41:440.46:584:55New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:414.57:573.31:220.52:200.56:584:55New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:184.48:373.21:590.52:560.66:594:55Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:004.29:243.12:380.63:350.77:004:55Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:474.010:173.13:190.74:150.77:014:55Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:363.811:073.24:050.94:560.87:014:55Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:223.711:543.34:561.05:400.87:024:55First Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:073.55:521.06:270.87:034:55First Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:433.512:563.46:591.07:200.77:044:56First Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:373.71:513.38:070.98:120.57:044:56First Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:344.02:503.39:040.68:590.37:054:56Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun3:284.43:453.39:550.49:440.07:064:57Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon4:214.74:383.410:460.210:32-0.27:064:57Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:135.05:313.611:410.011:25-0.37:074:57Full Moon17Tue
18Wed6:045.26:233.712:36-0.17:074:58Full Moon18Wed
19Thu6:545.37:123.812:22-0.41:28-0.27:084:58Full Moon19Thu
20Fri7:435.28:043.81:18-0.52:17-0.37:084:59Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:355.09:013.82:12-0.43:07-0.27:094:59Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:324.710:053.83:08-0.33:59-0.27:095:00Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:324.411:083.94:070.04:52-0.17:105:00Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:284.15:110.25:460.17:105:01Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:063.912:223.76:190.56:450.27:115:01Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:053.91:203.47:380.67:470.37:115:02Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:074.02:233.28:480.68:420.37:115:03Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat3:084.03:243.09:420.59:280.37:125:03Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun4:014.14:183.010:310.510:100.37:125:04Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon4:494.25:063.011:200.510:530.37:125:05Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue5:324.25:493.012:080.47:125:06New Moon31Tue
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 3:58 pm — 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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