34.6133’ N, 76.5383’ W

Cape Lookout Bight, NC

62°
H -°
L 58°
N
17mph
High tide
3:33 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, October 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 9:51 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 33m at 3:33 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 6:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:16 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (78% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - May 1819

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:022.95:571.15:461.15:206:54First Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:233.612:493.06:501.16:481.25:196:54First Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:113.51:433.17:491.18:001.15:186:55First Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:053.42:383.48:360.98:570.95:176:56Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed2:593.43:283.79:140.89:440.75:166:57Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu3:483.44:144.09:500.610:290.55:156:57Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri4:363.45:014.410:280.411:180.45:146:58Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:243.55:494.711:110.35:136:59Full Moon8Sat
9Sun6:113.66:354.912:120.212:000.15:127:00Full Moon9Sun
10Mon6:573.67:205.11:040.112:510.05:117:01Full Moon10Mon
11Tue7:413.68:085.11:540.01:410.05:107:01Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed8:313.69:024.92:430.02:320.05:097:02Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu9:313.510:044.73:370.13:280.15:087:03Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri10:373.511:064.64:320.24:290.25:087:04Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat11:393.65:290.35:330.45:077:04Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:044.312:383.76:280.36:460.55:067:05Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:024.11:423.97:350.38:090.55:057:06Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:053.82:464.18:360.39:150.55:057:07Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:073.73:434.29:240.310:080.45:047:08Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:033.54:354.410:050.311:000.45:037:08Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:563.45:234.510:470.311:540.45:037:09Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:463.36:074.511:300.45:027:10New Moon22Sat
23Sun6:283.36:464.512:450.412:150.55:027:10New Moon23Sun
24Mon7:063.27:224.41:280.512:580.65:017:11New Moon24Mon
25Tue7:413.17:584.32:050.51:370.65:007:12New Moon25Tue
26Wed8:173.08:374.12:410.62:150.75:007:13Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:002.99:233.93:190.72:540.84:597:13Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri9:512.910:133.83:570.83:370.94:597:14Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:442.911:013.74:370.94:241.04:597:15Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun11:313.111:443.65:160.95:131.14:587:15First Quarter30Sun
31Mon12:143.25:560.96:071.14:587:16First Quarter31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8656841)

Common Questions About Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides

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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 78% 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 Waxing Gibbous (78% 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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