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 14m 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 - Jul 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:334.010:034.93:42-0.13:42-0.25:578:23Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed10:344.111:004.64:31-0.14:400.05:578:23Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:374.211:574.35:21-0.15:400.25:588:23Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:344.36:120.06:440.45:588:22First Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:504.01:304.37:050.17:550.65:598:22First Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:443.72:294.38:030.39:100.75:598:22First Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:433.43:324.39:040.310:120.76:008:22Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue3:473.24:304.39:580.411:050.76:018:22Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed4:463.25:244.410:450.411:550.76:018:21Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:403.26:134.411:300.56:028:21Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:293.26:574.412:470.712:170.56:028:21Full Moon11Fri
12Sat7:123.37:354.51:340.61:050.56:038:20Full Moon12Sat
13Sun7:503.38:114.42:140.61:500.56:048:20Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:253.48:464.42:490.62:300.56:048:19Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:023.49:214.33:210.63:080.56:058:19Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:423.510:004.13:530.63:470.66:058:19Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:273.510:433.94:260.64:280.76:068:18Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:133.611:273.75:000.65:120.86:078:18Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:583.85:350.66:000.96:078:17Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:093.512:423.96:130.76:521.06:088:16Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:523.41:294.06:560.77:541.16:098:16Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:383.22:234.27:480.79:041.06:098:15Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:353.13:244.38:490.610:040.96:108:15Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu3:393.14:264.69:480.410:580.76:118:14Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:423.35:254.810:420.211:520.56:128:13Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:433.56:225.111:390.06:128:12Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:413.87:155.212:500.312:40-0.26:138:12New Moon27Sun
28Mon7:354.18:055.31:440.11:41-0.36:148:11New Moon28Mon
29Tue8:264.38:535.12:33-0.12:38-0.36:158:10New Moon29Tue
30Wed9:174.59:424.93:19-0.23:32-0.36:158:09Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu10:134.610:364.64:05-0.34:27-0.16:168:08Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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