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 1h 33m at 6:12 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:273.73:482.910:010.69:500.56:356:01Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat4:213.74:403.010:470.610:360.46:336:02Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:083.85:243.211:310.511:220.36:326:03Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon5:483.96:033.412:110.46:316:04New Moon4Mon
5Tue6:234.06:383.612:070.212:460.36:306:05New Moon5Tue
6Wed6:564.07:113.812:480.21:170.26:286:06New Moon6Wed
7Thu7:284.07:443.91:250.11:470.16:276:06New Moon7Thu
8Fri8:023.98:203.92:010.12:170.16:266:07Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat8:373.78:594.02:380.12:490.16:246:08Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun10:173.610:444.04:160.24:230.27:237:09Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon11:023.411:324.04:590.35:020.27:227:10Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue11:503.35:460.55:460.37:207:11First Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:224.012:393.26:390.66:370.37:197:11First Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:154.11:343.17:440.77:420.47:177:12First Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:164.12:403.18:580.68:570.37:167:13First Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:264.23:523.310:020.410:040.17:157:14Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun4:324.34:573.710:570.211:04-0.27:137:15Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon5:324.55:574.111:50-0.17:127:15Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue6:284.76:524.412:04-0.412:43-0.37:117:16Full Moon19Tue
20Wed7:194.77:424.81:04-0.51:35-0.57:097:17Full Moon20Wed
21Thu8:064.78:294.92:01-0.62:22-0.67:087:18Full Moon21Thu
22Fri8:514.59:164.92:52-0.63:06-0.67:067:19Full Moon22Fri
23Sat9:384.310:064.83:41-0.53:50-0.57:057:19Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun10:294.011:004.64:30-0.34:36-0.27:047:20Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon11:233.611:544.35:210.05:230.17:027:21Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:153.46:140.46:130.47:017:22Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:464.11:073.27:140.77:100.66:597:23Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:393.82:033.08:280.98:210.86:587:23Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:413.63:092.99:380.99:320.86:577:24Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:473.64:143.010:280.810:250.76:557:25Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun4:443.65:073.211:090.711:110.66:547:26Waning Crescent31Sun
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 9:21 am — 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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