Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 52m at 6:37 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:46 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Apr 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:314.38:524.72:35-0.32:45-0.26:527:27Full Moon1Sun
2Mon9:114.19:334.53:18-0.23:23-0.16:517:27Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue9:543.810:184.44:000.04:010.16:507:28Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed10:403.511:064.14:420.24:410.36:487:29Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:293.311:554.05:270.55:240.56:477:30Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:163.26:140.76:100.86:457:31Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:423.81:043.07:070.97:030.96:447:31Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:323.61:573.08:131.08:101.06:437:32Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:293.52:583.09:201.09:200.96:417:33Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:313.54:003.210:090.910:140.86:407:34Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed4:273.64:523.410:490.711:000.66:397:34Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:163.85:393.811:270.511:450.46:387:35Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:013.96:234.112:060.46:367:36Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:444.07:044.412:330.212:480.26:357:37New Moon14Sat
15Sun7:244.17:444.71:210.11:290.06:347:38New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:034.18:244.92:06-0.12:10-0.16:327:38New Moon16Mon
17Tue8:434.19:064.92:50-0.22:51-0.26:317:39New Moon17Tue
18Wed9:274.09:544.93:34-0.23:34-0.26:307:40Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:183.810:504.84:22-0.14:21-0.16:297:41Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:163.711:484.65:140.15:140.16:277:42Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:153.66:100.36:130.26:267:42First Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:464.51:153.67:130.47:210.46:257:43First Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:464.32:213.68:250.48:410.46:247:44First Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:544.23:323.89:330.39:530.36:237:45Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:024.14:374.010:270.210:520.26:227:46Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:024.15:334.311:160.111:470.16:207:46Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:574.16:244.512:030.06:197:47Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:454.17:094.712:420.012:500.06:187:48Full Moon28Sat
29Sun7:284.17:494.81:330.01:340.06:177:49Full Moon29Sun
30Mon8:084.08:264.72:180.02:150.16:167:50Full Moon30Mon
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 9:41 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 (37% 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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