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 3h 15m 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 - May 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:474.05:204.710:560.011:390.06:157:51Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:434.06:135.011:44-0.26:147:52Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:354.17:035.212:36-0.112:34-0.36:137:52Full Moon3Sun
4Mon7:244.07:495.31:32-0.21:24-0.36:127:53Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:093.98:345.22:22-0.22:13-0.26:117:54Full Moon5Tue
6Wed8:533.89:205.03:09-0.12:59-0.16:107:55Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu9:403.610:104.73:560.13:440.16:097:56Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:343.411:054.34:440.34:320.46:087:56Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:323.35:340.65:240.76:077:57Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:004.112:273.26:260.86:190.96:067:58Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:503.81:193.27:220.97:231.16:067:59Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:413.62:153.28:251.08:411.16:057:59Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:363.43:153.49:200.99:451.06:048:00Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:333.34:093.610:000.810:320.96:038:01Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri4:253.34:543.810:350.711:140.86:028:02Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat5:113.35:364.111:080.611:570.66:028:03Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:543.46:174.311:440.56:018:03Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:353.46:564.512:420.512:230.56:008:04New Moon18Mon
19Tue7:143.47:344.71:270.41:050.46:008:05New Moon19Tue
20Wed7:513.48:134.82:090.41:480.35:598:06New Moon20Wed
21Thu8:293.48:534.82:490.32:300.35:598:06New Moon21Thu
22Fri9:113.49:394.73:300.33:130.25:588:07Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:003.410:314.64:140.44:000.35:578:08Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:593.411:284.45:010.44:540.45:578:08Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:593.55:520.45:540.55:568:09First Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:234.312:573.76:450.47:010.65:568:10First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:184.11:563.97:430.48:170.65:568:11First Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:173.93:004.28:440.39:310.55:558:11First Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:203.74:034.59:400.110:310.35:558:12Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat4:223.75:004.810:290.011:260.25:548:12Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun5:193.75:545.011:17-0.15:548:13Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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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