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 36m at 8:15 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:59 am (3.5 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 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:473.03:313.89:070.810:141.05:578:23Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri3:432.94:244.09:530.810:591.05:578:23Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat4:372.95:134.110:340.711:430.95:588:23Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:273.05:594.311:160.65:588:22Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:143.16:444.412:310.812:010.55:598:22New Moon5Mon
6Tue6:593.27:254.61:180.712:490.55:598:22New Moon6Tue
7Wed7:403.48:044.72:010.51:380.46:008:22New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:213.58:434.72:390.42:240.36:008:22New Moon8Thu
9Fri9:023.79:244.63:150.33:090.26:018:21Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat9:493.810:104.43:530.23:560.36:018:21Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:424.011:014.24:320.14:470.36:028:21Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon11:374.211:524.05:150.15:410.46:038:20Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:294.46:000.16:400.66:038:20First Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:423.81:234.56:500.27:480.76:048:20First Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:353.62:224.67:470.29:020.76:048:19First Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:363.43:284.68:520.210:080.66:058:19Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat3:443.34:324.79:540.111:060.56:068:18Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun4:493.45:334.810:500.16:068:18Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:513.56:304.912:030.411:47 AM0.06:078:17Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:493.67:214.91:020.312:470.06:088:17Full Moon20Tue
21Wed7:393.88:064.91:540.21:440.16:088:16Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:243.98:474.72:390.22:340.16:098:15Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:083.99:294.53:190.23:200.26:108:15Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat9:543.910:134.23:570.24:050.46:118:14Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:423.910:583.94:340.34:500.66:118:13Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:313.911:433.65:100.55:360.86:128:13Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:153.95:480.66:241.06:138:12Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:253.412:593.96:270.87:191.26:138:11Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:083.21:463.97:120.98:271.36:148:10Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:553.02:413.88:081.09:341.36:158:10Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:522.93:413.99:081.010:261.26:168:09Waning Crescent31Sat
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 11:07 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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