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 5h 28m 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 - Jan 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:244.23:413.39:540.39:460.17:135:06Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:184.34:353.210:450.310:310.17:135:07Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:074.35:253.211:360.311:170.17:135:07Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:514.46:083.312:240.27:135:08New Moon4Fri
5Sat6:304.46:463.312:030.11:060.27:135:09New Moon5Sat
6Sun7:064.37:223.312:470.21:420.27:135:10New Moon6Sun
7Mon7:414.37:583.31:260.22:160.27:135:11New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:174.18:373.32:040.22:500.27:135:12Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed8:574.09:223.22:420.33:240.37:135:12Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu9:403.810:103.33:220.44:010.37:135:13Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri10:253.610:573.34:060.54:390.47:135:14Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:093.411:423.44:530.75:190.47:135:15First Quarter12Sat
13Sun11:533.35:460.86:030.57:135:16First Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:293.512:403.16:470.86:560.47:125:17First Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:223.71:363.07:560.77:540.37:125:18First Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:223.92:383.08:570.58:490.17:125:19Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu3:214.23:383.19:490.39:40-0.17:125:20Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri4:174.54:363.310:420.110:32-0.37:115:21Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:124.85:313.511:37-0.111:29-0.57:115:22Full Moon19Sat
20Sun6:045.06:243.812:32-0.37:115:23Full Moon20Sun
21Mon6:535.17:144.012:28-0.71:22-0.57:105:24Full Moon21Mon
22Tue7:415.08:054.11:23-0.72:10-0.67:105:25Full Moon22Tue
23Wed8:314.88:594.22:16-0.72:57-0.77:095:26Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:254.69:594.23:11-0.63:46-0.67:095:27Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:214.210:584.24:07-0.34:36-0.57:085:28Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:163.911:534.15:06-0.15:28-0.37:085:29Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:093.56:100.26:24-0.17:075:30Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:504.01:053.27:250.47:280.17:065:31Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:533.92:103.08:380.58:310.27:065:32Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:583.93:162.99:360.49:240.27:055:33Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu3:563.94:142.910:260.410:100.27:045:34Waning Crescent31Thu
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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