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 4h 39m 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 - Mar 1876

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:403.211:174.34:370.24:35-0.16:386:06First Quarter1Wed
2Thu11:353.15:340.35:280.06:376:07First Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:134.312:313.06:390.46:310.16:356:08First Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:144.21:353.07:570.57:470.16:346:09First Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:234.22:473.19:060.48:590.06:336:09Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon3:294.23:543.310:000.29:59-0.16:326:10Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue4:314.24:563.610:510.110:58-0.16:306:11Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:284.25:523.811:450.06:296:12Full Moon8Wed
9Thu6:194.26:414.112:00-0.112:35-0.16:286:13Full Moon9Thu
10Fri7:034.17:234.212:57-0.11:19-0.16:266:14Full Moon10Fri
11Sat7:433.98:034.21:46-0.11:570.06:256:14Full Moon11Sat
12Sun8:223.68:454.12:300.02:340.16:236:15Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon9:053.49:314.03:130.23:100.26:226:16Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:533.110:213.83:570.43:480.46:216:17Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:412.911:093.74:410.64:280.66:196:18Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:262.811:543.65:250.85:100.76:186:18Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:092.76:151.05:570.96:176:19Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:413.512:562.67:231.16:560.96:156:20Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:353.41:532.68:331.18:060.96:146:21Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:343.42:532.89:171.09:030.86:126:22Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue3:273.53:463.09:520.99:480.66:116:22Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed4:153.64:353.310:260.710:340.56:106:23Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:013.75:213.611:040.511:230.36:086:24Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri5:463.86:064.011:460.46:076:25New Moon24Fri
25Sat6:283.86:474.312:160.212:290.26:056:26New Moon25Sat
26Sun7:083.87:284.61:060.01:110.06:046:26New Moon26Sun
27Mon7:483.88:124.71:53-0.11:53-0.16:036:27Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue8:333.69:024.72:41-0.12:37-0.16:016:28Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed9:263.510:024.63:320.03:26-0.16:006:29Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:273.411:034.64:260.24:200.05:586:29Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri11:273.35:240.45:180.25:576:30First Quarter31Fri
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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