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 41m 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 - Aug 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:003.78:214.52:190.52:070.46:178:08Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:363.78:554.42:520.52:470.56:178:07Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:133.89:304.23:230.53:250.56:188:06Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue9:523.810:094.03:540.54:030.66:198:05Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:353.910:513.74:250.64:440.86:208:04Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:213.911:333.54:580.75:270.96:208:03Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:053.95:340.86:131.16:218:02Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:153.312:494.06:130.97:061.26:228:01Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:583.21:374.06:580.98:131.36:228:00Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:463.02:344.07:550.99:231.36:237:59Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:473.03:384.29:010.810:191.16:247:58Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed3:533.14:394.410:000.611:090.96:257:57Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:553.35:354.710:540.411:590.76:257:56Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:523.66:274.911:490.26:267:55Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:464.07:165.012:500.412:480.06:277:53New Moon15Sat
16Sun7:364.48:015.11:380.21:46-0.16:287:52New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:234.78:465.02:23-0.12:39-0.26:287:51New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:114.99:334.73:06-0.23:30-0.26:297:50Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:045.010:254.43:49-0.34:230.06:307:49Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:015.011:204.14:35-0.25:190.26:317:47Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:584.95:240.06:170.56:317:46First Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:153.812:544.76:170.37:230.86:327:45First Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:103.61:544.57:160.58:431.06:337:44First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:113.43:024.48:290.79:551.06:347:42First Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:243.34:134.39:410.710:511.06:347:41Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:353.35:144.310:380.711:410.96:357:40Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:343.46:054.411:290.76:367:39Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:233.66:484.412:290.812:190.76:367:37Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:033.87:244.41:110.81:070.66:377:36Full Moon29Sat
30Sun7:384.07:564.41:470.71:490.66:387:35Full Moon30Sun
31Mon8:114.18:274.32:170.62:260.66:397:33Full Moon31Mon
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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