34.6133’ N, 76.5383’ W

Cape Lookout Bight, NC

75°
H -°
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 2h 34m 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 - Feb 1878

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:263.86:423.01:010.47:085:39New Moon1Fri
2Sat7:003.87:163.112:420.31:330.37:075:40New Moon2Sat
3Sun7:323.77:493.21:230.32:000.37:065:41New Moon3Sun
4Mon8:043.58:243.22:000.32:270.37:055:42Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue8:393.39:033.32:360.42:560.37:055:43Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed9:173.29:473.43:150.43:270.37:045:44Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:013.010:343.43:560.54:010.37:035:45Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri10:462.811:193.54:400.64:390.37:025:46First Quarter8Fri
9Sat11:282.85:260.75:200.37:015:47First Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:043.612:122.76:190.86:080.37:005:48First Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:543.71:042.67:260.87:100.36:595:49First Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:533.82:072.78:340.68:180.16:585:50Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed2:564.03:132.99:280.49:18-0.16:575:51Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu3:554.24:143.210:170.210:13-0.36:565:52Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri4:524.45:143.511:09-0.111:12-0.46:555:53Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:484.56:113.912:03-0.36:545:54Full Moon16Sat
17Sun6:394.57:024.312:16-0.612:55-0.56:535:55Full Moon17Sun
18Mon7:264.57:524.51:16-0.71:43-0.76:525:56Full Moon18Mon
19Tue8:144.38:444.62:11-0.72:30-0.76:515:57Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed9:074.09:424.63:06-0.53:18-0.66:505:58Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu10:053.710:424.54:03-0.34:08-0.56:485:59Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri11:033.411:394.35:01-0.15:00-0.26:475:59Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat11:573.26:010.25:550.06:466:00Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:344.112:522.97:150.57:000.36:456:01Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:353.91:562.88:350.68:160.46:446:02Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:433.73:052.79:320.69:160.46:426:03Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed3:443.64:042.810:190.610:040.56:416:04Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu4:373.64:562.911:020.610:490.56:406:05Waning Crescent28Thu
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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