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 5h 52m 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 - Jan 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:184.09:493.63:050.33:380.17:135:06Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:043.810:393.73:500.44:180.17:135:07Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:533.711:293.94:400.45:020.17:135:08Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri11:413.55:360.55:510.17:135:09Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:214.012:343.46:400.66:490.17:135:09Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:194.11:353.37:530.57:530.07:135:10Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:244.32:423.38:580.38:55-0.27:135:11Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue3:274.53:473.49:550.19:51-0.47:135:12Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed4:274.84:483.610:52-0.110:48-0.57:135:13Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:254.95:463.911:50-0.311:49-0.67:135:14New Moon10Thu
11Fri6:175.06:394.112:45-0.57:135:15New Moon11Fri
12Sat7:065.07:294.212:48-0.71:35-0.67:135:16New Moon12Sat
13Sun7:534.88:194.21:41-0.62:21-0.67:135:16Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon8:414.69:114.12:32-0.53:06-0.57:125:17Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue9:324.210:074.03:23-0.33:51-0.47:125:18Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:243.911:003.94:150.04:37-0.27:125:19Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:143.611:503.85:080.35:230.17:115:20First Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:013.36:050.66:130.37:115:21First Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:403.712:503.07:140.87:110.47:115:22First Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:363.61:472.88:250.88:120.57:105:23First Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:363.62:482.89:190.79:030.47:105:24Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue3:323.63:452.810:040.79:470.47:095:25Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed4:223.84:352.910:480.610:300.37:095:26Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:073.95:213.111:320.411:150.27:085:27Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:474.06:033.312:140.37:085:28Full Moon25Fri
26Sat6:254.16:413.412:020.112:510.27:075:29Full Moon26Sat
27Sun7:004.27:173.612:460.01:260.07:075:30Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:354.27:543.71:260.01:59-0.17:065:31Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:124.18:353.82:06-0.12:33-0.27:055:32Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed8:523.99:213.92:470.03:09-0.27:055:33Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu9:383.810:124.03:320.03:49-0.27:045:34Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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