Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 04m at 7:02 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 1:45 pm (4.7 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 - Mar 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:233.91:392.78:110.87:550.46:346:02First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:334.02:532.99:130.69:030.26:336:03Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue3:384.23:593.310:050.410:03-0.16:316:03Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:374.44:593.710:570.111:03-0.36:306:04Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:324.65:544.211:48-0.26:296:05Full Moon5Thu
6Fri6:214.76:434.612:04-0.512:37-0.56:276:06Full Moon6Fri
7Sat7:074.67:304.91:01-0.71:22-0.76:266:07Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:524.59:184.91:52-0.73:06-0.77:257:08Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:384.210:094.93:42-0.63:50-0.67:237:09Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:303.911:054.74:33-0.34:36-0.47:227:09Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:253.55:260.05:25-0.17:217:10Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:004.412:193.36:220.46:170.27:197:11Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:554.11:133.07:280.77:180.57:187:12Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:543.82:152.88:510.88:360.77:177:13Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:053.73:312.810:010.89:490.77:157:13Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:163.64:402.910:520.810:430.67:147:14Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:133.75:333.111:350.711:310.57:127:15Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:593.76:163.312:150.67:117:16Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:383.86:533.612:170.412:520.57:107:17Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:123.87:263.81:020.31:250.47:087:17New Moon20Fri
21Sat7:433.87:584.01:420.31:550.37:077:18New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:143.88:294.22:190.22:240.27:067:19New Moon22Sun
23Mon8:453.79:024.22:530.22:540.27:047:20New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:183.59:384.23:280.23:240.37:037:21Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed9:553.310:214.24:050.33:570.37:017:21Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:383.211:104.14:450.54:340.47:007:22Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:273.05:310.65:180.46:597:23Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:024.112:193.06:230.86:110.56:577:24First Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:574.01:153.07:260.97:170.66:567:25First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:574.02:223.18:420.88:380.56:547:25First Quarter30Mon
31Tue3:064.03:363.39:460.69:520.36:537:26Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 10:23 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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