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 1h 59m 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 - Oct 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:304.75:530.76:520.97:006:50Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:533.81:284.66:550.78:021.07:016:49Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:553.82:344.68:090.89:150.87:026:47Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:053.93:434.69:250.610:140.67:036:46Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri4:144.24:464.710:280.411:050.47:036:45Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat5:154.55:444.811:250.211:550.27:046:43Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun6:104.96:364.912:230.17:056:42New Moon7Sun
8Mon7:015.17:244.812:460.11:190.07:066:41New Moon8Mon
9Tue7:465.38:074.71:340.02:100.07:076:39New Moon9Tue
10Wed8:295.38:494.52:190.02:560.17:076:38New Moon10Wed
11Thu9:125.19:334.33:010.13:410.27:086:37Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri9:574.910:214.03:420.34:260.57:096:35Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat10:474.711:133.74:240.65:120.77:106:34Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun11:394.45:090.86:021.07:116:33Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon12:053.612:304.25:571.16:561.27:116:31First Quarter15Mon
16Tue12:543.41:204.06:521.38:011.37:126:30First Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:483.42:163.98:001.49:101.37:136:29First Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:493.43:173.99:121.39:591.27:146:28First Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:503.64:133.910:071.210:371.07:156:26Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat4:413.85:014.010:511.011:130.97:166:25Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun5:264.15:454.111:340.811:490.77:166:24Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:074.46:274.212:180.67:176:23Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue6:474.77:064.312:280.61:030.57:186:22Full Moon23Tue
24Wed7:254.97:444.31:080.41:470.47:196:21Full Moon24Wed
25Thu8:035.18:224.31:480.32:290.37:206:20Full Moon25Thu
26Fri8:435.29:024.22:270.23:110.37:216:18Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat9:275.19:484.03:080.23:560.37:226:17Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun10:185.010:433.93:530.34:450.47:236:16Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon11:154.911:433.84:430.45:390.67:236:15Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:144.75:400.56:370.77:246:14Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed12:433.81:134.66:440.77:440.77:256:13Third Quarter31Wed
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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