34.6133’ N, 76.5383’ W

Cape Lookout Bight, NC

78°
H 79°
L 71°
SW
16mph
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 5h 43m 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 - Jul 1823

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:244.05:490.56:390.95:007:26Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:343.31:174.36:400.47:480.85:007:26Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:303.32:164.57:400.38:520.65:007:26Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri2:323.33:174.78:400.19:460.45:017:26Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat3:353.44:164.99:35-0.110:400.35:017:26Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:363.55:155.110:30-0.211:400.15:027:26Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:373.76:125.211:30-0.35:027:26New Moon7Mon
8Tue6:354.07:055.212:400.012:35-0.35:037:25New Moon8Tue
9Wed7:284.17:555.11:35-0.21:36-0.35:037:25New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:224.38:474.82:25-0.22:34-0.25:047:25Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri9:214.39:454.53:14-0.23:320.05:057:25Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:244.310:434.14:04-0.14:320.25:057:24Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:214.411:363.84:530.05:320.55:067:24First Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:134.35:420.26:360.75:067:24First Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:263.51:054.26:340.57:520.95:077:23First Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:183.22:024.17:340.68:570.95:087:23First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:163.02:594.18:320.79:460.95:087:22Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri3:132.93:514.09:180.810:291.05:097:22Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:042.94:384.19:560.811:131.05:107:21Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:532.95:224.110:350.811:581.05:107:21Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:383.06:034.111:170.85:117:20Full Moon21Mon
22Tue6:183.26:384.212:380.912:040.85:127:20Full Moon22Tue
23Wed6:543.37:114.21:110.912:490.85:127:19Full Moon23Wed
24Thu7:283.47:444.11:410.81:300.85:137:18Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:033.68:184.02:100.72:100.85:147:18Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat8:413.78:563.92:400.72:500.85:157:17Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun9:273.89:413.73:140.63:350.85:157:16Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:184.010:313.63:500.54:230.85:167:16Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:084.211:193.54:310.55:140.95:177:15Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed11:574.45:160.56:110.95:177:14Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu12:083.412:504.56:080.47:190.95:187:13Third Quarter31Thu
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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