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 9m at 8:57 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 3:19 pm (4.0 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 - Feb 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:524.88:184.51:43-0.82:15-0.87:035:35Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun8:414.69:124.42:35-0.73:01-0.87:035:36Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon9:334.210:094.33:27-0.53:49-0.67:025:37Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:283.911:044.24:21-0.24:38-0.47:015:38Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:203.611:574.05:170.15:28-0.17:005:39First Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:113.36:180.46:240.26:595:40First Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:513.81:063.07:320.67:300.46:595:41First Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:533.72:102.98:420.78:340.46:585:42First Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:573.63:142.89:360.69:250.46:575:43Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon3:543.74:102.910:210.610:100.36:565:44Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:423.84:583.111:050.510:540.36:555:45Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:253.95:403.311:480.411:400.26:545:46Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:034.06:183.412:260.36:535:47Full Moon13Thu
14Fri6:374.06:533.612:240.11:000.16:525:48Full Moon14Fri
15Sat7:104.07:273.71:040.11:320.06:515:49Full Moon15Sat
16Sun7:444.08:023.81:410.02:030.06:505:50Full Moon16Sun
17Mon8:183.98:413.92:170.02:350.06:495:51Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue8:573.79:243.92:560.13:100.06:485:52Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed9:403.510:123.93:370.23:470.06:465:53Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:283.411:034.04:230.34:300.16:455:53Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:173.311:544.05:140.45:190.16:445:54Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:103.26:130.56:170.26:435:55Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:514.01:103.27:240.57:280.16:425:56Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:574.12:213.38:340.48:380.06:415:57Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue3:054.23:293.59:330.19:39-0.36:395:58Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed4:084.44:323.910:27-0.110:38-0.46:385:59Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu5:054.65:304.211:22-0.311:39-0.66:376:00Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:594.76:224.512:16-0.56:366:01New Moon28Fri
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 12:08 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 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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