34.6133’ N, 76.5383’ W

Cape Lookout Bight, NC

78°
H 79°
L 71°
SW
18mph
Low tide
6:04 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 16m at 6:04 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:09 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 6:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:12 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - May 1823

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:133.011:333.75:041.04:551.05:206:54Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri11:583.15:471.05:461.15:196:54Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat12:173.612:453.26:341.06:471.15:186:55Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:043.51:373.47:290.97:571.05:176:56Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:583.42:323.78:200.88:550.85:166:57Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue2:533.43:244.09:040.69:440.65:156:57Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed3:453.44:144.39:450.410:320.45:146:58Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu4:363.55:054.710:280.211:250.25:136:59Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri5:283.65:565.011:160.05:127:00New Moon9Fri
10Sat6:193.76:455.212:220.112:10-0.15:117:01New Moon10Sat
11Sun7:073.87:345.21:16-0.11:05-0.25:107:01New Moon11Sun
12Mon7:563.88:255.12:07-0.11:59-0.25:097:02Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue8:503.79:234.92:59-0.12:54-0.15:087:03Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed9:553.710:264.73:540.03:530.05:087:04Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu11:003.811:264.44:490.14:560.25:077:05First Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:003.95:450.26:020.45:067:05First Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:214.212:594.06:450.37:200.55:057:06First Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:193.92:014.07:510.38:370.55:057:07First Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:223.63:024.28:470.39:350.55:047:08Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue3:213.53:564.29:320.310:240.55:037:08Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed4:153.34:444.310:120.411:140.55:037:09Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu5:063.25:304.310:510.55:027:10Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri5:523.26:114.412:050.511:33 AM0.65:027:10Full Moon23Fri
24Sat6:313.26:494.312:520.612:170.65:017:11Full Moon24Sat
25Sun7:073.17:234.31:300.612:590.75:007:12Full Moon25Sun
26Mon7:413.17:584.22:050.61:370.75:007:13Full Moon26Mon
27Tue8:173.08:364.02:380.72:150.74:597:13Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed8:583.09:203.93:130.72:550.84:597:14Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu9:493.010:093.83:500.83:380.94:597:15Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri10:413.110:563.74:280.84:250.94:587:15Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat11:273.311:393.65:060.85:151.04:587:16Third Quarter31Sat
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 31% 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 First Quarter (31% 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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