Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 7:02 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 48m at 1:03 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Jan 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:433.71:552.88:260.98:100.57:125:06First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:403.92:552.89:190.78:590.37:135:07Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat3:354.13:512.910:070.59:460.27:135:08Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun4:284.44:453.010:570.410:350.07:135:08Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:204.65:373.211:510.211:30-0.27:135:09Full Moon5Mon
6Tue6:104.86:273.512:420.07:135:10Full Moon6Tue
7Wed6:575.07:153.712:27-0.41:29-0.27:135:11Full Moon7Wed
8Thu7:434.98:053.91:22-0.52:14-0.37:135:12Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:314.78:594.02:14-0.52:59-0.47:135:13Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat9:244.59:594.13:09-0.43:46-0.47:135:14Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun10:204.210:584.24:06-0.24:34-0.47:135:15Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon11:143.811:534.25:060.15:24-0.27:125:15Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:063.56:100.36:19-0.17:125:16Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:504.21:033.27:260.57:220.17:125:17Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:534.12:083.08:400.58:250.17:125:18Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri2:594.13:152.99:390.59:210.17:125:19Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat3:594.14:162.910:330.410:110.27:115:20Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun4:544.15:112.911:270.411:010.27:115:21Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon5:434.25:583.012:180.37:105:22New Moon19Mon
20Tue6:244.26:383.11:000.37:105:23New Moon20Tue
21Wed7:004.27:143.212:390.21:360.27:105:24New Moon21Wed
22Thu7:344.17:503.31:200.12:070.27:095:25New Moon22Thu
23Fri8:084.08:273.31:580.22:370.27:095:26Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat8:443.89:073.42:360.23:080.27:085:27Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun9:233.69:523.43:150.33:400.37:085:28Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon10:063.410:373.53:560.54:130.37:075:29Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue10:483.211:203.64:410.64:490.47:065:30First Quarter27Tue
28Wed11:303.05:290.75:290.47:065:31First Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:053.612:142.86:260.86:170.57:055:32First Quarter29Thu
30Fri12:563.71:062.77:370.97:180.47:045:33First Quarter30Fri
31Sat1:573.82:112.68:440.88:230.37:045:34Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 4:02 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 44% 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 (44% 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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