Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 6:37 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 48m at 12:30 pm (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 - Sep 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:584.45:260.66:110.96:397:32Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:153.712:504.56:150.67:111.06:407:31Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:073.61:474.57:130.68:221.06:407:30Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:083.62:534.68:230.69:320.86:417:28Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:173.74:004.79:330.410:300.66:427:27Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu4:253.95:034.910:340.211:240.46:427:26Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri5:274.26:015.111:320.06:437:24Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:244.66:545.212:180.212:32-0.16:447:23New Moon8Sat
9Sun7:174.97:435.21:120.01:31-0.26:457:21New Moon9Sun
10Mon8:055.18:285.12:01-0.12:24-0.26:457:20New Moon10Mon
11Tue8:515.19:144.82:46-0.13:13-0.16:467:18Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed9:395.010:024.53:30-0.14:020.16:477:17Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu10:314.910:544.24:140.14:520.46:477:16Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:254.711:473.94:590.45:430.76:487:14Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:174.45:470.76:371.06:497:13First Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:373.61:084.26:370.97:411.26:497:11First Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:283.52:024.17:371.18:571.36:507:10First Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:263.33:054.08:491.29:561.26:517:09First Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:313.34:064.09:501.210:411.26:527:07Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu4:293.54:584.110:371.011:201.06:527:06Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri5:183.75:434.211:200.911:580.96:537:04Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat6:023.96:244.312:030.86:547:03Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:414.27:014.412:360.812:480.76:557:01Full Moon23Sun
24Mon7:184.47:374.51:130.71:310.56:557:00Full Moon24Mon
25Tue7:544.68:114.41:490.62:110.56:566:59Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:294.78:474.42:230.52:500.46:576:57Full Moon26Wed
27Thu9:074.89:254.22:580.43:300.46:576:56Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri9:494.810:094.13:340.44:120.56:586:54Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:394.811:013.94:140.55:000.76:596:53Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:344.811:573.85:000.55:530.87:006:51Third Quarter30Sun
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 3:33 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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