34.6133’ N, 76.5383’ W

Cape Lookout Bight, NC

77°
H 78°
L 70°
WSW
15mph
High tide
11:45 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 6:04 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 53m at 11:45 am (4.2 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 - Oct 1823

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:574.64:264.610:110.510:350.66:045:55Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu4:544.85:214.611:080.511:240.56:055:54New Moon2Thu
3Fri5:475.16:124.512:070.46:055:52New Moon3Fri
4Sat6:355.26:574.412:140.51:010.56:065:51New Moon4Sat
5Sun7:175.27:384.31:010.51:490.56:075:50New Moon5Sun
6Mon7:585.18:194.01:430.62:330.76:085:48Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue8:414.99:043.82:240.83:170.96:085:47Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed9:304.79:563.63:040.94:021.16:095:46Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu10:244.410:493.53:481.14:481.36:105:44Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:154.311:373.44:331.35:341.56:115:43First Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:024.15:211.46:261.66:125:42First Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:233.412:494.06:161.67:301.66:125:40First Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:143.41:413.97:251.68:261.56:135:39First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:103.62:363.98:321.59:051.46:145:38Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed3:033.83:253.99:201.39:371.26:155:36Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu3:504.04:113.910:011.110:101.16:165:35Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri4:344.34:554.010:441.010:470.96:165:34Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:184.65:404.011:310.911:280.86:175:33Full Moon18Sat
19Sun6:014.96:224.012:210.76:185:31Full Moon19Sun
20Mon6:435.27:034.112:140.71:090.66:195:30Full Moon20Mon
21Tue7:265.37:454.01:000.51:550.56:205:29Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed8:115.38:314.01:460.52:430.66:215:28Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu9:035.29:293.92:350.43:340.66:225:27Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:045.010:343.93:280.54:290.76:225:26Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:064.911:364.04:270.65:260.86:235:24Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:044.75:300.86:260.86:245:23Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:354.11:034.56:420.97:350.86:255:22Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:404.22:084.38:050.88:380.76:265:21Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed2:454.43:104.29:120.79:270.56:275:20Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu3:444.74:084.110:070.610:110.56:285:19Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri4:384.95:014.011:000.610:560.56:295:18Waning Crescent31Fri
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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