Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 6h 39m at 10:01 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:32 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Sep 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:483.55:184.110:530.911:361.06:397:32Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:353.76:014.311:360.86:407:31Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:193.96:414.412:150.812:210.66:407:29New Moon3Tue
4Wed6:584.27:184.412:540.71:070.56:417:28New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:364.47:544.51:320.51:490.46:427:27New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:124.68:294.42:070.42:300.46:437:25New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:494.79:074.32:420.33:100.36:437:24Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:314.89:484.23:190.33:520.46:447:22Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:194.810:384.03:580.34:380.56:457:21Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:134.811:323.94:420.35:290.76:457:20Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:094.75:330.46:260.86:467:18First Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:283.81:064.76:300.57:310.96:477:17First Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:273.82:084.67:380.68:460.96:487:15First Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:343.83:174.68:550.69:520.76:487:14Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun3:464.04:234.610:040.410:460.56:497:13Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon4:514.35:224.711:020.311:370.36:507:11Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:494.66:174.811:590.16:507:10Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:414.97:054.812:280.212:560.16:517:08Full Moon18Wed
19Thu7:285.17:504.81:170.11:490.06:527:07Full Moon19Thu
20Fri8:115.28:314.62:030.02:360.16:537:05Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:535.19:124.42:440.13:200.26:537:04Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:364.99:564.13:240.24:030.46:547:03Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:234.710:443.94:040.54:470.76:557:01Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:144.511:353.74:470.75:330.96:557:00Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:044.35:320.96:231.26:566:58Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:243.512:534.16:211.17:201.46:576:57Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:143.41:454.07:191.38:301.46:586:55Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:093.42:433.98:301.39:311.36:586:54Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:123.53:433.99:351.210:151.26:596:53Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon4:103.74:364.010:241.110:531.07:006:51Waning Crescent30Mon
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 12:46 am — 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 67% 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 First Quarter (67% 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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