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 2h 01m at 7:06 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:03 am (3.5 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 - May 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:463.78:085.01:570.11:450.16:157:51New Moon1Thu
2Fri8:263.78:505.02:400.12:280.06:147:52New Moon2Fri
3Sat9:083.69:374.93:240.13:110.06:137:53Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:573.510:314.84:100.23:590.16:127:53Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:573.411:324.65:020.34:530.26:117:54Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:003.45:570.45:540.46:107:55First Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:314.41:013.56:580.57:040.56:097:56First Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:304.22:063.78:050.58:250.66:087:57First Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:344.03:163.99:110.49:410.56:077:57First Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:413.94:204.210:050.210:410.36:067:58Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun4:413.85:164.510:510.111:350.26:057:59Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon5:363.86:064.711:360.16:058:00Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:263.86:514.912:290.212:210.16:048:00Full Moon13Tue
14Wed7:113.77:334.91:210.11:080.16:038:01Full Moon14Wed
15Thu7:513.78:124.82:080.11:510.26:028:02Full Moon15Thu
16Fri8:293.68:504.72:490.22:320.36:028:03Full Moon16Fri
17Sat9:083.49:314.53:280.33:110.46:018:04Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:503.310:164.24:080.53:510.56:008:04Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:403.111:074.04:500.74:340.76:008:05Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue11:333.111:563.95:340.85:210.95:598:06Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:243.16:190.96:131.05:588:06Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:433.71:123.27:081.07:121.15:588:07Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:293.62:043.38:021.08:231.15:578:08Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:213.43:003.58:550.99:281.05:578:09Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:163.43:543.89:390.710:190.85:568:09Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon4:103.34:424.110:180.611:040.65:568:10Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue5:003.45:294.410:570.411:520.55:558:11Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed5:473.46:164.811:380.25:558:11Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu6:353.57:025.012:420.312:250.15:558:12New Moon29Thu
30Fri7:203.67:475.21:340.21:160.05:548:13New Moon30Fri
31Sat8:053.78:335.22:220.12:06-0.15:548:13New Moon31Sat
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 10:04 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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