34.6133’ N, 76.5383’ W

Cape Lookout Bight, NC

79°
H -°
L 77°
NE
12mph
High tide
2:19 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, September 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 8:26 am (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 55m at 2:19 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:52 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - May 1872

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:274.22:053.78:080.48:280.55:196:54Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:334.03:103.99:050.39:300.45:186:55Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri3:343.94:074.19:520.210:250.35:176:56Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:303.85:004.310:350.211:190.35:166:57Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:233.75:484.411:200.35:156:58New Moon5Sun
6Mon6:103.66:304.512:140.312:050.35:146:58New Moon6Mon
7Tue6:513.57:084.51:030.312:480.45:136:59New Moon7Tue
8Wed7:283.47:444.41:450.31:270.55:127:00New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:043.38:214.32:230.42:030.65:117:01Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri8:433.19:034.13:000.52:400.75:107:02Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:293.09:523.93:400.73:200.85:097:02Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:222.910:423.84:200.84:030.95:087:03Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:112.911:283.75:020.94:501.05:087:04First Quarter13Mon
14Tue11:553.05:451.05:391.15:077:05First Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:123.612:413.16:321.06:381.15:067:05First Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:593.51:323.37:270.97:471.05:057:06First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:523.52:273.58:190.88:480.85:057:07Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat2:463.43:193.99:020.69:360.65:047:08Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun3:383.54:084.29:410.410:240.45:037:08Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:293.54:584.610:230.211:150.25:037:09Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:213.65:484.911:090.15:027:10Full Moon21Tue
22Wed6:113.76:375.112:120.112:01-0.15:027:11Full Moon22Wed
23Thu6:593.77:255.21:06-0.112:56-0.25:017:11Full Moon23Thu
24Fri7:473.78:145.21:58-0.11:48-0.25:007:12Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat8:403.79:115.02:49-0.12:42-0.15:007:13Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:433.710:144.83:44-0.13:400.05:007:13Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:493.711:154.64:400.04:420.24:597:14Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:493.85:360.15:470.44:597:15Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:114.312:483.96:360.27:010.54:587:15Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:094.01:514.07:420.38:220.54:587:16Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:113.82:534.18:410.39:240.54:587:17Waning 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 67% 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 (67% 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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