34.6133’ N, 76.5383’ W

Cape Lookout Bight, NC

78°
H 83°
L 76°
WSW
9mph
High tide
1:11 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 7:40 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 15m at 1:11 pm (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:51 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Sep 1875

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:424.48:014.31:440.62:030.65:426:37New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:214.48:404.12:190.72:450.85:436:35Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri9:034.49:243.82:530.83:270.95:446:34Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat9:514.310:123.63:281.04:111.15:446:33Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:404.210:583.44:041.14:541.35:456:31Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:254.211:413.34:441.25:401.55:466:30First Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:104.15:251.36:341.65:476:29First Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:243.212:594.16:141.47:471.75:476:27First Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:133.11:554.17:171.48:481.65:486:26First Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:133.22:534.18:231.39:291.55:496:24Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat3:113.33:444.39:141.210:061.35:496:23Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:023.64:334.410:001.010:441.15:506:21Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:523.95:204.510:480.811:260.95:516:20Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:404.36:054.611:410.75:526:19Full Moon14Tue
15Wed6:254.76:484.612:110.712:360.55:526:17Full Moon15Wed
16Thu7:085.07:294.612:550.51:270.45:536:16Full Moon16Thu
17Fri7:525.28:134.41:370.42:170.45:546:14Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat8:415.39:034.22:210.33:080.45:556:13Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:375.310:024.03:070.34:030.65:556:12Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:395.211:033.93:590.45:000.85:566:10Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue11:385.14:550.66:021.05:576:09Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:003.812:374.95:560.87:171.15:576:07Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:023.81:434.87:090.98:341.15:586:06Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:123.82:514.78:290.99:301.05:596:04Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat3:203.93:534.69:320.810:170.96:006:03Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:204.14:494.510:260.811:030.96:006:02Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:144.35:394.511:200.811:480.96:016:00New Moon27Mon
28Tue6:004.56:224.412:150.86:025:59New Moon28Tue
29Wed6:404.66:594.212:300.91:030.86:035:57New Moon29Wed
30Thu7:154.77:334.11:070.91:430.96:035:56New Moon30Thu
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (48% illuminated). This places Cape Lookout Bight, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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