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 6h 01m 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 - Aug 1879

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:563.86:254.812:020.411:54 AM0.35:197:12Full Moon1Fri
2Sat6:464.07:094.712:540.412:520.35:207:11Full Moon2Sat
3Sun7:304.17:494.51:380.41:430.45:217:10Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:124.18:304.22:170.42:280.55:227:09Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue8:564.19:143.92:530.53:130.75:227:08Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed9:454.010:023.73:290.63:580.85:237:07Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:344.010:493.54:060.74:431.05:247:06Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:204.011:313.34:430.95:281.25:257:06Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:024.05:221.06:181.45:257:04Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:123.112:483.96:051.17:241.55:267:03Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:573.01:403.96:591.28:321.45:277:02Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:503.02:364.08:011.19:181.35:287:01Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed2:493.03:294.18:551.09:571.25:287:00Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu3:433.24:184.39:400.910:371.15:296:59Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri4:343.45:064.410:260.711:200.95:306:58Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat5:243.75:524.611:160.65:316:57New Moon16Sat
17Sun6:114.06:354.612:050.712:110.55:316:56New Moon17Sun
18Mon6:554.47:174.612:500.51:050.35:326:55New Moon18Mon
19Tue7:394.77:594.51:310.31:550.35:336:53Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed8:254.88:454.42:130.22:450.35:346:52Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu9:194.99:404.22:570.13:380.45:346:51Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:185.010:394.03:450.24:350.55:356:50Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:175.011:353.84:370.25:330.75:366:48First Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:144.95:320.46:400.95:376:47First Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:313.71:144.86:340.57:591.05:376:46First Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:353.62:214.77:490.69:060.95:386:45Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed2:453.73:264.78:590.69:590.85:396:43Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu3:493.84:254.69:550.610:490.85:396:42Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri4:493.95:204.610:490.611:390.75:406:41Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:424.16:084.611:460.65:416:39Full Moon30Sat
31Sun6:284.36:494.512:260.712:400.75:426:38Full Moon31Sun
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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