34.6133’ N, 76.5383’ W

Cape Lookout Bight, NC

75°
H 80°
L 74°
NE
13mph
Low tide
5:00 am

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 53m at 5:00 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1877

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:394.74:003.510:100.39:580.16:594:59Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun4:344.84:563.511:040.310:450.17:004:59Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon5:274.95:503.412:010.37:014:59New Moon3Mon
4Tue6:164.86:373.412:550.37:014:59New Moon4Tue
5Wed6:594.77:193.312:280.31:420.37:024:59New Moon5Wed
6Thu7:404.68:003.21:170.42:230.47:034:59New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:214.48:433.22:000.53:040.57:044:59Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat9:054.19:353.12:430.63:440.67:054:59Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun9:553.910:293.13:280.74:230.77:064:59Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:443.611:173.24:150.95:000.87:064:59Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:283.45:041.05:370.87:075:00First Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:003.312:093.35:551.16:170.87:085:00First Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:433.412:523.16:561.17:040.87:085:00First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:313.51:412.98:061.17:550.77:095:00First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:223.72:352.98:590.98:420.67:105:01Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun3:123.93:272.89:430.89:230.47:105:01Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon4:014.14:172.910:260.610:050.37:115:01Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue4:504.35:083.011:140.510:510.17:125:02Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:404.65:593.112:080.37:125:02Full Moon19Wed
20Thu6:284.76:473.312:590.27:135:03Full Moon20Thu
21Fri7:144.87:343.512:41-0.11:470.07:135:03Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:014.78:253.61:36-0.22:33-0.17:145:04Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun8:524.59:243.72:30-0.23:21-0.27:145:04Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon9:504.310:283.93:28-0.14:11-0.27:155:05Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:494.111:274.04:290.05:01-0.27:155:05Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed11:443.85:320.25:52-0.17:155:06Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:224.212:383.56:410.36:49-0.17:165:07Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:204.21:373.28:000.37:530.07:165:07Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:224.32:413.09:070.38:510.07:165:08Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun3:234.33:422.910:010.39:400.07:175:09Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon4:194.34:392.910:540.310:260.17:175:09Waning Crescent31Mon
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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