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 4h 12m 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 - Apr 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:144.14:423.810:380.310:530.06:527:27Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:134.25:404.311:260.011:51-0.26:507:28Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:084.46:344.712:15-0.26:497:29Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:594.47:235.112:51-0.41:05-0.46:487:29Full Moon4Sat
5Sun7:454.48:095.21:47-0.51:53-0.56:467:30Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:304.28:555.22:37-0.52:38-0.56:457:31Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:154.09:435.03:26-0.43:23-0.46:447:32Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:043.710:364.74:14-0.14:08-0.16:427:32Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:593.511:334.45:050.24:570.26:417:33Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:563.35:580.55:500.56:407:34Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:284.112:513.16:580.86:490.86:387:35Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:243.81:493.08:111.08:031.06:377:36Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:253.62:573.09:241.09:231.06:367:36Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:323.54:043.110:140.910:190.96:347:37Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:303.54:563.410:520.811:050.76:337:38Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:173.55:393.611:260.711:480.66:327:39Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:583.66:173.911:590.66:317:40Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:363.66:534.212:320.512:340.56:297:40New Moon18Sat
19Sun7:113.67:274.41:150.41:100.46:287:41New Moon19Sun
20Mon7:453.68:014.51:540.31:450.46:277:42New Moon20Mon
21Tue8:183.68:354.62:310.32:190.36:267:43New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:523.59:124.63:070.32:540.36:257:44Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu9:303.39:564.53:460.43:300.36:247:44Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:153.210:484.44:280.54:120.46:227:45Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:103.211:444.35:150.65:010.56:217:46Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:083.26:070.75:590.66:207:47First Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:394.21:063.37:060.77:070.76:197:48First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:374.12:103.58:130.78:280.66:187:48First Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:414.03:193.89:160.59:420.46:177:49First Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:474.04:234.210:090.210:420.26:167:50Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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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