Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 46m at 7:45 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:37 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Jan 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:484.39:153.52:330.13:160.17:135:06Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon9:354.110:073.63:170.23:560.17:135:07Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:254.011:003.74:060.34:400.17:135:08Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:163.811:523.95:000.45:280.17:135:09First Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:073.76:010.46:220.17:135:09First Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:484.01:043.57:110.47:240.07:135:10First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:504.22:083.48:230.38:27-0.27:135:11Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun2:554.43:143.49:250.19:23-0.37:135:12Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon3:564.64:163.610:21-0.110:18-0.57:135:13Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:544.85:153.711:19-0.211:15-0.57:135:14Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:495.06:103.912:17-0.37:135:15Full Moon11Wed
12Thu6:395.07:003.912:14-0.61:10-0.57:135:16Full Moon12Thu
13Fri7:264.97:484.01:09-0.61:57-0.57:135:16Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:124.78:373.91:59-0.52:42-0.47:125:17Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:004.49:303.82:48-0.33:26-0.37:125:18Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon9:504.110:243.73:37-0.14:10-0.17:125:19Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:413.811:143.64:270.24:540.17:115:20Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:273.55:190.55:390.37:115:21Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:023.612:133.26:160.76:290.47:115:22Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:513.51:023.07:240.87:260.57:105:23Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:463.51:592.88:310.88:220.57:105:24Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:443.52:582.89:230.79:090.47:095:25Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon3:373.73:522.910:070.69:520.37:095:26Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:263.84:413.010:510.510:350.27:085:27Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:114.05:273.111:360.411:200.17:085:28Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:534.26:093.312:200.27:075:29New Moon26Thu
27Fri6:324.36:483.512:070.012:590.17:075:30New Moon27Fri
28Sat7:094.47:273.612:52-0.11:36-0.17:065:31New Moon28Sat
29Sun7:474.48:073.81:35-0.22:12-0.27:055:32New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:274.38:523.92:17-0.22:49-0.37:055:33Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue9:124.19:433.93:02-0.23:30-0.37:045:34Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 10:41 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 minimum.

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 (48% illuminated). This places Cape Lookout Bight, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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