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 3h 38m 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 - Jan 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:294.011:064.04:120.14:42-0.17:125:06Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:213.85:110.35:31-0.17:135:07Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:004.212:133.56:160.46:260.07:135:07Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:574.21:113.37:310.57:290.07:135:08Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:014.32:173.18:430.48:320.07:135:09Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed3:074.43:243.19:430.39:28-0.17:135:10Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:084.54:263.110:400.210:22-0.17:135:11Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:054.65:243.211:380.211:18-0.17:135:12Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat5:584.66:163.412:330.17:135:13New Moon9Sat
10Sun6:444.67:013.412:15-0.11:200.07:135:13New Moon10Sun
11Mon7:254.57:433.51:07-0.12:000.07:135:14New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:054.38:263.51:520.02:380.07:125:15Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed8:464.19:113.52:350.13:140.17:125:16Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu9:293.89:593.53:180.23:490.27:125:17Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri10:143.510:463.54:020.44:250.37:125:18Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:573.311:293.54:480.65:020.47:125:19First Quarter16Sat
17Sun11:383.05:370.85:420.57:115:20First Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:133.512:212.86:350.96:290.67:115:21First Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:023.51:112.77:461.07:260.67:115:22First Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:593.62:102.68:490.98:240.67:105:23Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu2:593.73:122.69:390.89:140.47:105:24Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri3:543.94:082.710:250.610:010.27:095:25Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:454.15:012.911:140.510:510.17:095:26Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:344.35:503.212:030.37:085:27Full Moon24Sun
25Mon6:184.56:353.512:470.07:085:28Full Moon25Mon
26Tue7:004.67:193.812:38-0.31:28-0.27:075:29Full Moon26Tue
27Wed7:424.68:044.01:28-0.42:07-0.47:075:30Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:254.48:534.22:17-0.42:47-0.57:065:31Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri9:144.29:484.33:07-0.43:29-0.57:055:32Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:063.910:444.34:00-0.24:15-0.47:055:33Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun10:593.611:394.34:560.05:04-0.37:045:34Third Quarter31Sun
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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