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 4h 05m 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 - Dec 1876

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:245.26:443.612:550.16:594:59Full Moon1Fri
2Sat7:135.37:343.712:39-0.11:470.07:004:59Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:035.28:263.71:35-0.22:380.07:014:59Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon8:575.09:283.72:30-0.13:310.07:024:59Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:004.710:363.83:290.04:260.07:034:59Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed11:014.411:383.94:330.25:200.17:034:59Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu11:574.15:380.46:150.27:044:59Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:354.012:533.86:520.57:170.37:054:59Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:364.11:533.58:140.68:180.37:064:59Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:374.22:553.39:170.59:080.37:065:00Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon3:334.23:523.110:080.59:500.47:075:00Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue4:234.34:443.010:570.510:290.47:085:00Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed5:114.35:333.011:480.511:110.57:095:00Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu5:554.36:153.012:380.57:095:01New Moon14Thu
15Fri6:344.26:522.91:190.57:105:01New Moon15Fri
16Sat7:094.27:262.912:400.61:540.67:115:01New Moon16Sat
17Sun7:444.18:012.91:210.62:260.67:115:02New Moon17Sun
18Mon8:194.08:402.91:590.62:590.67:125:02Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue8:593.89:272.92:380.73:330.67:125:02Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:453.610:193.03:200.74:080.67:135:03Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:323.511:073.24:060.84:440.67:135:03Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:163.311:503.44:550.85:210.67:145:04First Quarter22Fri
23Sat11:583.25:470.96:020.57:145:04First Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:343.612:433.16:470.86:510.47:155:05First Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:243.81:363.07:560.77:480.37:155:06First Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:214.12:363.08:560.58:420.17:155:06Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed3:184.33:353.09:470.39:33-0.17:165:07Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:144.64:333.110:390.110:24-0.37:165:08Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:114.85:323.311:370.011:21-0.47:165:08Full Moon29Fri
30Sat6:075.06:283.512:37-0.27:175:09Full Moon30Sat
31Sun6:595.06:593.612:24-0.51:31-0.37:175:10Full Moon31Sun
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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