34.6133’ N, 76.5383’ W

Cape Lookout Bight, NC

80°
H 80°
L 74°
NE
14mph
High tide
11:37 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 5:56 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 38m at 11:37 am (4.4 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 - Apr 1877

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:123.49:414.33:230.13:130.25:566:31Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:063.210:364.14:120.43:590.45:556:32Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:003.011:273.95:000.64:450.65:536:32Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed11:472.95:500.95:340.95:526:33Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:153.712:352.86:501.16:311.05:516:34Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:053.51:282.88:041.17:451.15:496:35Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:023.42:282.98:551.18:491.05:486:35Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:573.43:213.19:291.09:340.95:476:36Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon3:463.44:073.39:590.910:150.85:456:37Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue4:303.44:513.610:300.810:580.75:446:38Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:133.45:323.911:040.711:440.55:436:39Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:543.56:124.211:430.65:416:39New Moon12Thu
13Fri6:323.56:504.412:320.412:240.45:406:40New Moon13Fri
14Sat7:093.57:284.51:150.31:050.35:396:41New Moon14Sat
15Sun7:463.48:084.61:580.31:460.25:376:42Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:283.48:564.62:410.32:290.25:366:42Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:203.39:544.53:290.33:180.25:356:43Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:213.310:554.54:210.44:120.35:346:44Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:223.311:524.45:150.55:120.45:326:45First Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:203.56:140.56:190.45:316:46First Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:504.21:233.67:210.57:380.45:306:46First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:544.12:303.98:270.38:530.35:296:47Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon2:584.03:324.29:190.29:520.25:286:48Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue3:583.94:294.510:050.110:480.15:266:49Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:543.95:234.710:520.011:460.15:256:50Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:473.86:124.811:410.15:246:50Full Moon26Thu
27Fri6:353.76:574.812:430.012:310.15:236:51Full Moon27Fri
28Sat7:183.67:384.71:320.11:180.25:226:52Full Moon28Sat
29Sun7:593.58:204.52:170.22:000.35:216:53Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:423.39:064.33:000.42:420.55:206:54Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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