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 2h 42m 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 - Apr 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:323.75:523.511:470.611:550.56:537:26Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue6:143.86:323.712:250.56:517:27Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed6:523.97:094.012:400.41:020.46:507:28New Moon3Wed
4Thu7:273.97:434.21:230.31:370.36:487:29New Moon4Thu
5Fri8:013.98:174.32:030.22:100.26:477:30New Moon5Fri
6Sat8:343.98:524.42:400.12:430.26:467:30New Moon6Sat
7Sun9:103.89:304.43:170.13:170.26:447:31Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon9:503.610:154.43:560.23:540.26:437:32Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue10:363.511:064.44:390.34:350.26:427:33Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed11:293.45:270.45:230.36:407:34Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:004.312:233.36:210.66:190.46:397:34First Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:554.31:203.37:230.67:250.56:387:35First Quarter12Fri
13Sat1:564.22:263.48:350.68:440.46:377:36First Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:044.23:383.79:410.49:550.26:357:37Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon4:114.24:434.010:350.210:550.06:347:37Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:124.35:414.411:25-0.111:53-0.26:337:38Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:074.46:354.812:15-0.26:317:39Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu6:594.47:245.012:52-0.31:06-0.46:307:40Full Moon18Thu
19Fri7:464.48:095.11:47-0.41:54-0.46:297:41Full Moon19Fri
20Sat8:304.38:535.12:37-0.42:39-0.36:287:41Full Moon20Sat
21Sun9:144.19:384.93:23-0.33:22-0.26:277:42Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon10:013.810:284.64:09-0.14:060.06:257:43Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:543.511:214.34:570.24:520.36:247:44Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:473.35:460.55:400.66:237:45Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:134.112:383.26:380.76:330.86:227:45Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:033.81:303.17:380.97:361.06:217:46Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:563.72:283.18:471.08:521.06:207:47Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:553.53:313.29:430.99:530.96:197:48Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:553.54:263.410:240.810:400.86:177:49Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue4:463.65:133.711:000.711:230.76:167:49Waning Crescent30Tue
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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