Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 03m at 11:09 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 5:50 pm (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Oct 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:454.16:064.111:520.87:016:50Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:244.46:444.212:080.812:360.77:016:48Full Moon2Fri
3Sat7:024.77:204.212:450.71:200.67:026:47Full Moon3Sat
4Sun7:384.97:554.21:220.52:020.57:036:46Full Moon4Sun
5Mon8:145.08:314.11:590.42:410.47:046:44Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:535.19:094.02:360.43:220.57:046:43Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed9:375.09:543.93:150.44:060.67:056:42Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:284.910:493.73:580.44:550.77:066:40Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri11:274.811:503.74:480.55:500.97:076:39Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat12:264.75:460.76:511.07:076:38Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:513.71:264.56:530.88:011.07:086:36Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:563.82:334.48:130.99:120.87:096:35Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:084.03:414.49:320.710:080.67:106:34Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed4:154.34:434.410:340.510:560.47:116:32Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:134.75:384.411:300.311:420.27:126:31Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:065.06:284.412:250.27:126:30New Moon16Fri
17Sat6:535.27:144.412:290.21:180.27:136:29New Moon17Sat
18Sun7:375.37:564.31:160.12:060.27:146:27New Moon18Sun
19Mon8:185.38:364.12:000.22:500.37:156:26New Moon19Mon
20Tue8:585.19:163.92:420.33:320.47:166:25Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed9:414.810:013.73:220.54:140.77:176:24Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu10:294.610:523.54:030.74:590.97:176:23Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:224.311:463.44:480.95:471.17:186:22Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:134.15:371.16:371.37:196:20First Quarter24Sat
25Sun12:383.31:033.96:321.37:361.47:206:19First Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:303.31:553.87:381.48:401.37:216:18First Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:283.42:523.78:541.49:311.27:226:17First Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:283.63:493.79:531.210:101.07:236:16Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu4:193.94:383.710:381.010:450.87:246:15Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri5:054.25:233.811:210.811:210.77:256:14Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat5:474.66:063.912:050.77:256:13Waxing Gibbous31Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8656841)

Common Questions About Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Cape Lookout Bight, NC today?

Slack tide in Cape Lookout Bight, NC is approximately 2:29 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Cape Lookout Bight, NC?

Cape Lookout Bight, NC is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 90% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Gibbous (90% illuminated). This places Cape Lookout Bight, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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