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 1h 23m 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 - Jul 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:493.47:194.81:060.412:420.25:578:23Full Moon1Wed
2Thu7:363.58:014.71:570.41:350.25:578:23Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:183.58:414.62:400.42:220.35:588:23Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:593.59:214.43:190.43:050.45:588:22Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:423.510:034.23:560.43:470.55:598:22Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:303.510:484.04:320.54:310.65:598:22Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:193.511:333.75:090.65:160.86:008:22Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:053.65:450.76:041.06:008:22Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:153.512:483.76:230.76:561.16:018:21Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:573.31:323.77:050.87:571.26:028:21Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:413.12:223.87:530.89:051.26:028:21Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:323.03:184.08:480.810:011.06:038:20Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:312.94:154.19:400.710:490.96:038:20Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:283.05:084.410:270.511:370.86:048:20Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:233.16:004.611:150.46:058:19Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:163.36:504.812:290.612:070.26:058:19New Moon16Thu
17Fri7:063.67:365.01:210.41:030.16:068:18New Moon17Fri
18Sat7:543.88:215.02:080.21:58-0.16:078:18New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:414.09:064.92:510.02:51-0.16:078:17New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:314.29:554.73:34-0.13:43-0.16:088:17Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:274.410:494.54:18-0.14:370.06:098:16Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:264.511:444.25:04-0.15:350.26:098:15Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:224.65:520.06:360.46:108:15First Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:363.91:174.66:440.17:440.66:118:14First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:303.62:164.57:420.29:010.76:118:13First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:313.43:224.58:490.410:080.76:128:13Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:393.24:274.59:510.411:040.76:138:12Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue4:453.25:274.510:450.411:580.76:148:11Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:443.36:204.511:370.46:148:10Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:373.47:064.612:520.612:300.46:158:09Full Moon30Thu
31Fri7:223.57:454.61:400.61:220.46:168:09Full Moon31Fri
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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