34.6133’ N, 76.5383’ W

Cape Lookout Bight, NC

76°
H -°
L 75°
NE
7mph
Low tide
5:42 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 50m at 5:42 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 12:25 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:50 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (39% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Feb 1876

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:593.211:364.04:520.24:57-0.17:085:39First Quarter1Tue
2Wed11:493.15:480.35:47-0.17:075:40First Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:294.112:433.06:540.46:46-0.17:075:41First Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:294.21:462.98:100.37:57-0.17:065:42First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:364.32:562.99:160.29:03-0.37:055:43Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun3:414.44:023.110:120.110:01-0.47:045:44Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon4:434.55:063.311:09-0.111:01-0.47:035:45Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:424.56:053.512:08-0.27:025:46Full Moon8Tue
9Wed6:354.56:573.812:06-0.41:02-0.37:025:47Full Moon9Wed
10Thu7:214.47:443.91:07-0.41:48-0.47:015:48Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:064.28:313.92:00-0.42:30-0.37:005:49Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat8:523.89:223.92:50-0.23:11-0.26:595:50Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:423.510:153.83:400.03:52-0.16:585:51Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:333.211:053.74:300.24:320.16:575:52Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:203.011:503.65:180.55:120.36:565:52Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:022.76:090.75:540.56:555:53Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:353.512:462.67:150.96:450.76:535:54Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:263.41:382.48:300.97:490.76:525:55Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:243.42:372.49:210.98:460.76:515:56Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun3:203.43:332.510:000.89:320.66:505:57Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:093.54:232.610:370.810:140.56:495:58Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:563.65:122.811:160.710:590.46:485:59Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:403.75:563.111:560.511:490.36:476:00New Moon23Wed
24Thu6:193.86:363.412:350.46:456:01New Moon24Thu
25Fri6:563.87:133.712:390.21:100.26:446:02New Moon25Fri
26Sat7:323.87:513.91:250.11:450.06:436:03New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:103.78:344.12:090.02:22-0.16:426:03Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:533.59:244.22:550.03:01-0.16:416:04Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:443.410:204.33:440.03:46-0.16:396:05Waxing Crescent29Tue
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 39% 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 (39% 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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