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 58m 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 - Oct 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:354.46:014.611:440.47:016:50Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:244.96:474.612:050.412:380.27:016:49New Moon2Sat
3Sun7:105.37:324.712:510.11:320.07:026:47New Moon3Sun
4Mon7:565.68:164.61:37-0.12:22-0.17:036:46New Moon4Mon
5Tue8:415.79:014.42:22-0.23:110.07:046:44Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed9:315.69:514.23:08-0.14:010.17:046:43Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:265.410:494.03:570.04:550.47:056:42Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:285.111:523.84:500.35:540.77:066:40First Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:304.85:500.66:590.97:076:39First Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:553.71:324.56:580.88:181.07:076:38First Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:023.62:414.38:211.09:311.07:086:36First Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:183.73:514.29:401.010:230.97:096:35Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed4:253.94:504.110:380.911:060.87:106:34Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu5:184.15:394.111:280.811:450.77:116:32Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri6:024.36:214.112:140.77:116:31Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:404.56:584.112:220.712:590.77:126:30Full Moon16Sat
17Sun7:144.77:314.012:580.71:400.67:136:29Full Moon17Sun
18Mon7:464.78:033.91:320.72:160.67:146:28Full Moon18Mon
19Tue8:184.78:343.82:050.72:500.77:156:26Full Moon19Tue
20Wed8:524.79:083.72:380.73:250.87:166:25Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu9:284.69:453.53:110.84:010.97:176:24Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:114.410:313.33:460.94:421.17:176:23Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:014.311:243.24:251.05:271.27:186:22Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:544.25:111.16:171.37:196:20Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:173.212:454.16:051.27:131.37:206:19Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:113.31:394.07:091.38:161.27:216:18Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:103.52:384.08:261.29:141.07:226:17Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:143.83:404.09:360.910:010.77:236:16Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri4:134.34:364.110:310.610:440.47:246:15Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:064.85:284.211:240.311:280.17:246:14Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun5:575.26:194.312:180.17:256:13New Moon31Sun
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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