NOAA station 8656841, North Carolina
Cape Lookout Bight tide chart
Thursday, October 15Eastern Daylight Time
NOAA harmonic station (NOAA’s page for this station, opens in a new tab)Falling, about 2.1 ft now
As of 1:47 AM EDT
- Next
- Low 1.2 ft at 4:19 AMin 2h 32m
- Then
- High 4.4 ft at 10:53 AMin 9h 6m
- Next
Low
4:19 AM
1.2 ft
High
10:53 AM
4.4 ft
Low
5:21 PM
1.3 ft
High
11:18 PM
3.3 ft
The week ahead
This week’s tides at Cape Lookout Bight
Every high and low for the next seven days, in feet above MLLW. The 30-day table below has the rest of the month.
| Day | Tide curve | Highs | Lows | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 15Range 3.2 ft | 10:53 AM 4.4 ft11:18 PM 3.3 ft | 4:19 AM 1.2 ft5:21 PM 1.3 ft | 3.2 ft | |
| Fri, Oct 16Range 2.9 ft | 11:45 AM 4.2 ft | 5:02 AM 1.3 ft6:04 PM 1.5 ft | 2.9 ft | |
| Sat, Oct 17Range 2.7 ft | 12:09 AM 3.3 ft12:33 PM 4.1 ft | 5:49 AM 1.4 ft6:51 PM 1.6 ft | 2.7 ft | |
| Sun, Oct 18Range 2.5 ft | 12:55 AM 3.3 ft1:19 PM 4.0 ft | 6:39 AM 1.5 ft7:45 PM 1.6 ft | 2.5 ft | |
| Mon, Oct 19Range 2.4 ft | 1:42 AM 3.4 ft2:08 PM 3.9 ft | 7:39 AM 1.6 ft8:46 PM 1.5 ft | 2.4 ft | |
| Tue, Oct 20Range 2.5 ft | 2:36 AM 3.5 ft3:02 PM 3.9 ft | 8:51 AM 1.5 ft9:35 PM 1.4 ft | 2.5 ft | |
| Wed, Oct 21Range 2.7 ft | 3:33 AM 3.7 ft3:56 PM 3.9 ft | 9:51 AM 1.3 ft10:13 PM 1.2 ft | 2.7 ft |
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Cape Lookout Bight tide table for the next 30 days
Every high and low for the next month, with the daily tidal range.
| Day | Highs | Lows | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 15Range 3.2 ft | 10:53 AM 4.4 ft11:18 PM 3.3 ft | 4:19 AM 1.2 ft5:21 PM 1.3 ft | 3.2 ft |
| Fri, Oct 16Range 2.9 ft | 11:45 AM 4.2 ft | 5:02 AM 1.3 ft6:04 PM 1.5 ft | 2.9 ft |
| Sat, Oct 17Range 2.7 ft | 12:09 AM 3.3 ft12:33 PM 4.1 ft | 5:49 AM 1.4 ft6:51 PM 1.6 ft | 2.7 ft |
| Sun, Oct 18Range 2.5 ft | 12:55 AM 3.3 ft1:19 PM 4.0 ft | 6:39 AM 1.5 ft7:45 PM 1.6 ft | 2.5 ft |
| Mon, Oct 19Range 2.4 ft | 1:42 AM 3.4 ft2:08 PM 3.9 ft | 7:39 AM 1.6 ft8:46 PM 1.5 ft | 2.4 ft |
| Tue, Oct 20Range 2.5 ft | 2:36 AM 3.5 ft3:02 PM 3.9 ft | 8:51 AM 1.5 ft9:35 PM 1.4 ft | 2.5 ft |
| Wed, Oct 21Range 2.7 ft | 3:33 AM 3.7 ft3:56 PM 3.9 ft | 9:51 AM 1.3 ft10:13 PM 1.2 ft | 2.7 ft |
| Thu, Oct 22Range 3.2 ft | 4:24 AM 4.1 ft4:45 PM 4.0 ft | 10:38 AM 1.1 ft10:49 PM 0.9 ft | 3.2 ft |
| Fri, Oct 23Range 3.7 ft | 5:11 AM 4.4 ft5:33 PM 4.0 ft | 11:24 AM 0.8 ft11:28 PM 0.7 ft | 3.7 ft |
| Sat, Oct 24Range 4.1 ft | 5:58 AM 4.8 ft6:21 PM 4.1 ft | 12:13 PM 0.7 ft | 4.1 ft |
| Sun, Oct 25Range 4.6 ft | 6:46 AM 5.1 ft7:09 PM 4.1 ft | 12:11 AM 0.6 ft1:07 PM 0.5 ft | 4.6 ft |
| Mon, Oct 26Range 5.0 ft | 7:32 AM 5.4 ft7:54 PM 4.1 ft | 12:59 AM 0.4 ft2:00 PM 0.4 ft | 5.0 ft |
| Tue, Oct 27Range 5.2 ft | 8:18 AM 5.5 ft8:39 PM 4.1 ft | 1:50 AM 0.3 ft2:50 PM 0.3 ft | 5.2 ft |
| Wed, Oct 28Range 5.3 ft | 9:06 AM 5.5 ft9:28 PM 4.0 ft | 2:40 AM 0.2 ft3:40 PM 0.4 ft | 5.3 ft |
Show days 15 to 30Hide days 15 to 30 | |||
| Thu, Oct 29Range 5.0 ft | 10:00 AM 5.3 ft10:27 PM 3.9 ft | 3:31 AM 0.3 ft4:34 PM 0.5 ft | 5.0 ft |
| Fri, Oct 30Range 4.7 ft | 11:03 AM 5.1 ft11:35 PM 3.9 ft | 4:27 AM 0.4 ft5:31 PM 0.6 ft | 4.7 ft |
| Sat, Oct 31Range 4.4 ft | 12:07 PM 4.9 ft | 5:28 AM 0.5 ft6:29 PM 0.7 ft | 4.4 ft |
| Sun, Nov 1Range 4.0 ft | 12:38 AM 3.9 ft12:05 PM 4.7 ft | 5:33 AM 0.7 ft6:32 PM 0.8 ft | 4.0 ft |
| Mon, Nov 2Range 3.6 ft | 12:38 AM 4.0 ft1:05 PM 4.4 ft | 6:46 AM 0.9 ft7:42 PM 0.8 ft | 3.6 ft |
| Tue, Nov 3Range 3.5 ft | 1:43 AM 4.1 ft2:09 PM 4.2 ft | 8:11 AM 0.9 ft8:43 PM 0.7 ft | 3.5 ft |
| Wed, Nov 4Range 3.7 ft | 2:49 AM 4.3 ft3:12 PM 4.0 ft | 9:17 AM 0.8 ft9:30 PM 0.6 ft | 3.7 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5Range 3.8 ft | 3:46 AM 4.4 ft4:07 PM 3.9 ft | 10:09 AM 0.7 ft10:10 PM 0.6 ft | 3.8 ft |
| Fri, Nov 6Range 3.9 ft | 4:36 AM 4.6 ft4:58 PM 3.8 ft | 11:00 AM 0.7 ft10:50 PM 0.7 ft | 3.9 ft |
| Sat, Nov 7Range 4.0 ft | 5:23 AM 4.7 ft5:45 PM 3.7 ft | 11:52 AM 0.7 ft11:31 PM 0.8 ft | 4.0 ft |
| Sun, Nov 8Range 4.0 ft | 6:05 AM 4.7 ft6:26 PM 3.6 ft | 12:40 PM 0.7 ft | 4.0 ft |
| Mon, Nov 9Range 4.0 ft | 6:42 AM 4.7 ft7:02 PM 3.5 ft | 12:14 AM 0.8 ft1:22 PM 0.7 ft | 4.0 ft |
| Tue, Nov 10Range 3.8 ft | 7:17 AM 4.6 ft7:36 PM 3.4 ft | 12:54 AM 0.9 ft1:58 PM 0.8 ft | 3.8 ft |
| Wed, Nov 11Range 3.6 ft | 7:52 AM 4.5 ft8:11 PM 3.3 ft | 1:32 AM 0.9 ft2:33 PM 0.9 ft | 3.6 ft |
| Thu, Nov 12Range 3.4 ft | 8:30 AM 4.4 ft8:50 PM 3.2 ft | 2:08 AM 1.0 ft3:10 PM 1.0 ft | 3.4 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13Range 3.2 ft | 9:14 AM 4.2 ft9:40 PM 3.1 ft | 2:46 AM 1.0 ft3:49 PM 1.1 ft | 3.2 ft |
Conditions at Cape Lookout Bight
From the National Weather Service forecast for this spot and the nearest water temperature reading, with today's sunrise and sunset.
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About Cape Lookout Bight tides
Cape Lookout Bight is a NOAA harmonic tide station (8656841): its predictions come from the tidal constituents NOAA derived from water levels measured at this spot. Heights are in feet above MLLW (Mean Lower Low Water), the datum of US nautical charts, so they line up with charted depths.
In the next 30 days, Cape Lookout Bight has two highs and two lows on 26 days and three turns on 4 days, and the daily range runs from 2.4 to 5.3 ft. That is a mixed tide: two highs and two lows on most days, of clearly different heights.
Use the curve above to time a harbor entrance, a beach walk, fishing a moving tide or clearing a shallow bar, and remember that wind, air pressure and river flow can push the real water level above or below the prediction. The daily tidal range in the tables shows how much water moves each day: bigger ranges around the new and full moon mean stronger currents.
The latest water temperature near Cape Lookout Bight is about 77°F, from NOAA station 8656483, 10 mi away, at 1:00 AM EDT. Water temperature shapes where fish hold and feed, and tells you what to wear in the water, so check it alongside the tide before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is high tide in Cape Lookout Bight today?+
Today (Thursday, October 15), high tide at Cape Lookout Bight is at 10:53 AM (4.4 ft), 11:18 PM (3.3 ft). Heights are referenced to MLLW (Mean Lower Low Water).
What time is low tide in Cape Lookout Bight today?+
Today, low tide at Cape Lookout Bight is at 4:19 AM (1.2 ft), 5:21 PM (1.3 ft).
What tidal datum do these Cape Lookout Bight tide heights use?+
All heights are given in feet relative to MLLW (Mean Lower Low Water), the standard NOAA chart datum for US tidal waters. A tide of 0.0 ft equals the chart datum; negative tides fall below it.
How accurate are these tide predictions?+
Cape Lookout Bight is a NOAA harmonic station (8656841), so these are NOAA's harmonic predictions for this spot, which are very accurate for the astronomical tide. Real water levels can still differ with wind, air pressure and river flow, so check conditions before you get underway.
What is the water temperature at Cape Lookout Bight?+
The latest water temperature near Cape Lookout Bight is about 77°F, from NOAA station 8656483, 10 mi away, at 1:00 AM EDT. Water temperature drives fish behavior and tells you what to wear in the water, so it's worth checking alongside the tide.
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Bridge clearances near Cape Lookout Bight
Vertical clearance and drawbridge opening schedules for the bridges closest to Cape Lookout Bight. Check them against your air draft before you head out.
