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Lookout Bight

Location: Cape Lookout
Lat / Lon: N 34° 37.283' / W 076° 32.783'
Depth: 8-26 feet

4.40

(5)

4.40 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.60

Good, Mud

Wind Protection:

4.00

Exposed to Northeast through Northwest

Current Flow:

4.60

Wake Protection:

3.40

Exposed to Northeast through Northwest

Scenic Beauty:

5.00

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

4.75

Pet Friendly:

4.00

Cell Service:

3.75

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Lookout Bight

Reviewed by: Tom Allison, Senora, on Nov 11, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

5

Pet Friendly:

2

We spent over a week here in July 2023. Although there are a lot of day boaters, and the national park, think of it as anchoring out without services. That said, there is excellent wave protection and very good holding. A beautiful place for an extended stay with great beaches to walk and lots to explore with a dinghy. It is busy, especially on the weekends. Our charts were accurate, and we had no issues with depth.

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Review for Lookout Bight

Reviewed by: Capt Patrick, Hail Mary, on Aug 8, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 3.5'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

A favorite destination as a local boat. Protected and holds very well. Anywhere along the northern beach inside is perfect. Lots of water right up to shore for easy dinghy rides to the beach. Visit during the season and ride the dinghy to the lighthouse and take a tour to the top. Beautiful views!

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Review for Lookout Bight

Reviewed by: Rogue Angel on Oct 18, 2018
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

5

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

Very nice and scenic. Good holding. Wind was from the north at 20 and not terrible for us? Good get away.

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Review for Lookout Bight

Reviewed by: Sonja Hoffmann, WikiWiki, on Jul 24, 2018
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 51'
Draft: 5.8'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

3

WiFi:

1

Great place to have a mini vacation. Endless beaches, lots of shells. Plenty of room for everybody. Be aware that at night there are critters outside your hull that will make funny noises. Its a mixture of static and a wood pecker. They calm down later at night and won't harm anything.

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Review for Lookout Bight

Reviewed by: Tom Hale on May 18, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 38'
Draft: 4.5'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

This is a large anchorage. It is open and has good breezes in hot weather. You can almost always find an anchorage with protection from the wind, except due northers. All shore access is beach. There are no dinghy docks. With 5.5 feet of tide you will want a light dinghy you can carry above the tide line, or have the ability to anchor it off the beach. None the less theiis a spectacular anchorage. Generally quiet except on summer weekends, it is beautiful spot to get away from the crowds and go for a long walk on the outer banks beaches.

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