34.6133’ N, 76.5383’ W

Cape Lookout Bight, NC

78°
H 79°
L 74°
NE
18mph
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 5h 15m 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 - Jul 1879

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:083.54:485.010:05-0.111:160.25:007:26Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:103.55:465.011:01-0.15:007:26Full Moon2Wed
3Thu6:093.76:395.012:180.112:03-0.15:017:26Full Moon3Thu
4Fri7:013.87:264.91:140.11:040.05:017:26Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:493.88:124.62:020.11:580.15:027:26Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun8:393.89:004.32:470.12:490.35:027:26Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon9:333.89:534.03:300.23:400.55:037:26Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:303.810:443.74:130.34:320.75:037:25Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:193.811:293.54:530.55:220.95:047:25Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:023.85:310.76:151.15:047:25Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:113.212:463.86:120.87:201.25:057:25Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:543.01:353.87:010.98:291.25:067:24Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:442.92:273.87:560.99:171.25:067:24Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon2:382.83:183.98:450.99:561.15:077:24Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue3:302.84:064.09:260.810:341.05:077:23Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed4:192.94:534.110:060.711:170.95:087:23Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:083.05:384.310:500.75:097:22New Moon17Thu
18Fri5:553.26:204.412:030.811:39 AM0.65:097:22New Moon18Fri
19Sat6:383.46:594.512:460.712:310.55:107:21New Moon19Sat
20Sun7:183.77:384.51:250.51:210.45:117:21New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:003.98:194.42:030.32:080.35:117:20Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue8:474.19:064.22:410.22:580.35:127:19Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed9:424.310:004.03:230.13:510.45:137:19Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:394.510:563.94:090.14:470.55:147:18Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:344.611:483.74:570.15:450.65:147:17First Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:284.75:480.26:520.75:157:17First Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:433.61:284.76:480.28:090.75:167:16First Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:453.52:334.77:570.29:140.65:167:15Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue2:523.43:374.89:010.210:090.55:177:15Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed3:573.54:374.89:570.211:040.55:187:14Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu4:583.65:344.810:530.25:197:13Full Moon31Thu
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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