Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 8:15 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 24m at 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 - Dec 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:594.49:283.32:320.53:330.56:554:55Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed9:564.310:313.43:240.54:200.56:554:55Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:534.211:283.74:210.55:090.46:564:55Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri11:474.05:230.66:000.36:574:55Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:233.912:413.96:300.66:570.36:584:55Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:214.21:403.77:480.57:580.16:594:55Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:234.52:443.68:570.38:540.07:004:55Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue3:234.73:443.59:530.29:43-0.17:004:55Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed4:204.94:423.510:480.110:33-0.17:014:55Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:165.05:393.511:480.111:27-0.17:024:55New Moon10Thu
11Fri6:095.06:323.512:460.07:034:55New Moon11Fri
12Sat6:584.97:193.412:240.01:380.17:034:56New Moon12Sat
13Sun7:434.88:043.41:180.02:250.17:044:56New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:284.58:543.32:070.23:100.27:054:56Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue9:184.29:513.22:560.33:550.37:054:56Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:123.910:483.23:460.54:380.57:064:57Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:023.611:353.24:370.75:180.67:074:57First Quarter17Thu
18Fri11:463.45:280.95:570.77:074:58First Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:193.312:283.16:241.06:400.87:084:58First Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:043.41:132.97:351.17:300.87:084:58First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:533.52:042.88:391.08:180.77:094:59Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue2:443.62:562.79:240.98:590.67:094:59Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed3:313.73:452.710:030.89:370.57:105:00Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu4:173.94:332.710:430.710:160.47:105:01Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:034.15:212.811:300.610:590.37:105:01Full Moon25Fri
26Sat5:494.26:072.912:200.57:115:02Full Moon26Sat
27Sun6:334.46:503.01:050.37:115:02Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:144.47:333.212:420.11:480.27:115:03Full Moon28Mon
29Tue7:574.48:193.31:330.02:290.17:125:04Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed8:434.39:133.52:230.03:13-0.17:125:04Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu9:374.110:123.73:160.03:59-0.17:125:05Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 5:00 pm — 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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