34.6133’ N, 76.5383’ W

Cape Lookout Bight, NC

79°
H 79°
L 74°
NE
17mph
Low tide
5:11 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 52m at 5:11 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:08 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:49 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (21% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Feb 1879

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:543.52:042.58:410.98:140.57:085:39Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun2:503.63:032.59:270.79:060.37:075:40Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:433.73:582.710:090.69:530.17:065:41Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:343.94:512.910:530.410:420.07:065:42Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:244.15:443.211:410.211:37-0.27:055:43Full Moon5Wed
6Thu6:124.26:323.612:30-0.17:045:44Full Moon6Thu
7Fri6:564.37:183.912:35-0.31:14-0.37:035:45Full Moon7Fri
8Sat7:394.28:044.21:29-0.41:57-0.57:025:46Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:254.18:554.32:20-0.42:41-0.67:015:47Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon9:173.89:534.43:13-0.43:27-0.67:005:48Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:143.610:534.44:09-0.24:17-0.56:595:49Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:113.411:494.35:070.05:09-0.36:585:50Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:063.26:090.26:06-0.26:575:51Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:474.21:053.07:240.37:140.06:565:52Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:514.12:122.98:420.48:290.16:555:53Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun2:594.03:212.99:400.39:290.16:545:54Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:014.04:233.010:320.310:220.16:535:55Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:584.05:203.211:230.211:170.16:525:56Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:483.96:093.312:130.26:515:56New Moon19Wed
20Thu6:313.96:493.512:120.112:550.26:505:57New Moon20Thu
21Fri7:073.87:243.61:010.11:290.26:495:58New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:413.67:583.61:420.21:590.26:475:59New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:143.48:343.62:190.22:290.36:466:00Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:503.29:153.62:550.33:000.36:456:01Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:323.010:013.63:340.53:330.46:446:02Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:172.910:483.64:150.64:100.56:436:03Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:022.811:333.64:570.74:490.56:416:04First Quarter27Thu
28Fri11:442.75:430.95:330.66:406:05First Quarter28Fri
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 21% 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 (21% 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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