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 3h 24m 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 - Nov 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:294.95:483.911:520.511:410.46:265:12Full Moon1Sun
2Mon6:105.16:284.012:380.46:275:11Full Moon2Mon
3Tue6:515.27:084.012:250.31:220.36:285:10Full Moon3Tue
4Wed7:335.37:513.91:100.22:060.36:295:09Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu8:195.28:393.81:550.22:520.46:305:08Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri9:125.09:383.82:440.23:430.56:315:08Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:124.810:423.83:380.44:370.66:325:07Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:124.611:443.94:400.55:340.66:335:06Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:104.45:480.76:380.66:345:05Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:474.01:124.17:060.87:440.56:355:04Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:544.22:184.08:250.78:420.46:365:04Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu2:594.53:203.99:260.59:310.36:375:03Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri3:564.74:163.910:200.410:160.26:385:02Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat4:474.95:073.911:120.311:020.26:395:02Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:345.05:543.812:040.36:405:01New Moon15Sun
16Mon6:185.06:363.812:520.36:415:00New Moon16Mon
17Tue6:575.07:143.712:340.31:340.46:425:00New Moon17Tue
18Wed7:354.87:523.61:170.42:130.56:434:59New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:154.68:333.51:570.52:520.66:444:59Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri8:584.49:213.42:370.63:320.76:444:58Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat9:464.210:143.33:190.84:130.86:454:58Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun10:354.011:063.34:050.94:560.96:464:57Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon11:223.811:533.44:561.15:411.06:474:57First Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:083.65:521.26:301.06:484:57First Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:423.512:563.56:591.27:231.06:494:56First Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:363.71:503.48:081.18:140.86:504:56First Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:313.92:463.39:020.98:570.66:514:56Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat3:224.23:383.49:480.79:380.46:524:56Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun4:104.54:273.410:340.610:200.36:534:55Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon4:584.85:163.511:240.411:070.16:544:55Full Moon30Mon
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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