Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 26m at 9:47 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 4:14 pm (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Dec 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:204.48:413.42:040.52:520.56:554:55Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:014.29:273.42:430.63:290.66:564:55Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:474.110:193.53:250.74:090.66:574:55Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:353.911:083.64:120.84:500.66:574:55Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:223.811:573.75:040.95:350.66:584:55Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:103.76:030.96:270.56:594:55Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:503.91:043.67:120.87:250.47:004:55Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:484.22:053.58:200.68:220.27:014:55Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun2:494.53:073.69:180.49:15-0.17:014:55Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon3:484.84:063.710:120.210:07-0.37:024:55Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:445.15:033.811:080.011:01-0.47:034:56Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:385.35:594.012:06-0.27:044:56New Moon12Wed
13Thu6:305.46:514.112:00-0.51:01-0.37:044:56New Moon13Thu
14Fri7:205.47:424.212:57-0.61:51-0.47:054:56New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:095.28:354.21:52-0.52:40-0.47:064:57Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:024.89:344.12:45-0.33:30-0.37:064:57Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon9:594.510:354.03:41-0.14:20-0.27:074:57Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:544.111:324.04:390.25:110.07:074:58First Quarter18Tue
19Wed11:463.85:400.56:040.27:084:58First Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:263.912:383.56:480.77:030.47:084:59First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:223.91:353.28:040.88:030.57:094:59First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:233.82:363.19:040.78:540.57:095:00Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:193.93:323.09:520.79:360.47:105:00Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon4:084.04:223.010:370.610:160.47:105:01Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue4:534.15:083.111:220.610:580.47:115:01Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:344.25:503.212:060.57:115:02Full Moon26Wed
27Thu6:124.36:283.312:460.47:115:03Full Moon27Thu
28Fri6:484.37:043.412:260.31:210.37:125:03Full Moon28Fri
29Sat7:224.37:403.41:070.21:550.27:125:04Full Moon29Sat
30Sun7:584.28:183.51:450.22:280.27:125:05Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon8:354.19:003.52:240.23:020.17:125:05Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 1:00 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 76% 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 Gibbous (76% 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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