34.6133’ N, 76.5383’ W

Cape Lookout Bight, NC

80°
H 82°
L 75°
NE
14mph
Low tide
5:56 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 23m at 5:56 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 11:57 pm (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:50 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Nov 1876

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:585.16:203.912:220.56:315:16Full Moon1Wed
2Thu6:435.37:044.012:100.41:130.46:325:15Full Moon2Thu
3Fri7:285.47:483.91:000.32:010.46:335:14Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:165.38:383.81:490.32:510.46:345:13Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:115.29:393.82:400.33:440.56:355:12Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:155.010:473.83:360.44:410.66:355:11Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:174.811:483.94:380.65:380.66:365:11Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:144.55:440.76:410.76:375:10Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:494.01:144.37:010.87:490.66:385:09Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:544.12:194.18:230.88:470.66:395:08Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat2:584.33:203.99:260.79:330.56:405:08Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun3:544.54:153.810:190.610:150.56:415:07Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:454.75:073.711:110.610:570.56:425:06Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:324.85:553.612:040.66:435:06New Moon14Tue
15Wed6:154.86:373.512:530.66:445:05New Moon15Wed
16Thu6:544.77:143.412:260.71:350.66:455:04New Moon16Thu
17Fri7:304.67:493.31:070.82:120.76:465:04New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:074.58:263.21:460.82:490.86:475:03Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:474.39:103.12:230.93:270.96:485:03Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:344.110:043.13:041.04:071.06:495:02Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:263.910:573.13:481.14:471.16:505:02Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:133.811:433.24:361.25:271.16:515:01First Quarter22Wed
23Thu11:563.75:271.26:101.16:525:01First Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:273.312:403.56:241.36:581.06:535:01First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:163.51:303.47:331.27:500.96:545:00First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:083.82:243.48:371.08:370.76:555:00Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:014.13:183.49:260.89:200.56:565:00Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue3:504.54:093.410:130.510:020.36:565:00Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed4:414.85:013.511:030.410:480.16:574:59Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:325.05:543.611:590.211:410.06:584:59Full 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 Waxing Crescent (30% 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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