Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 9:29 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 57m at 2:48 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Aug 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:542.94:384.110:010.811:111.16:168:08Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:523.05:304.310:480.711:570.96:178:07Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:443.26:174.511:350.66:188:06Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:333.47:014.612:440.712:260.46:198:05New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:173.77:424.81:280.51:190.36:198:04New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:004.08:214.82:080.32:080.16:208:03New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:424.39:024.72:450.12:550.16:218:02New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:274.59:464.53:230.03:420.16:228:01Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:174.610:364.24:030.04:320.26:228:00Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:124.711:294.04:460.05:260.46:237:59Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:084.85:330.16:240.66:247:58First Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:223.81:034.76:240.27:300.86:257:57First Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:173.52:044.67:240.48:490.96:257:56First Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:193.43:134.68:360.510:000.96:267:55Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun3:323.34:234.69:470.410:580.86:277:54Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon4:433.45:254.610:470.411:530.66:277:53Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:453.66:204.711:430.36:287:51Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:403.87:074.712:460.512:410.36:297:50Full Moon18Wed
19Thu7:264.07:484.71:330.41:340.36:307:49Full Moon19Thu
20Fri8:064.28:254.52:130.42:200.36:307:48Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:434.39:004.32:480.43:000.46:317:47Full Moon21Sat
22Sun9:204.39:374.13:200.43:390.56:327:45Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:004.310:163.93:520.54:180.76:337:44Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:444.211:003.64:250.64:590.86:337:43Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:304.111:443.45:000.85:431.16:347:41Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:154.05:390.96:311.36:357:40Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:283.21:024.06:221.17:301.46:367:39Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:133.11:553.97:151.28:471.56:367:38Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:083.02:584.08:221.29:511.46:377:36Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:153.04:024.19:291.110:381.26:387:35Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue4:193.24:574.310:230.911:211.06:387:34Waning Crescent31Tue
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 6:08 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (32% illuminated). This places Cape Lookout Bight, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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