Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 15m at 5:35 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 11:54 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Jan 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:193.511:523.35:010.85:340.67:135:06First Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:033.35:550.96:190.67:135:06First Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:383.412:493.16:591.07:120.77:135:07First Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:303.51:432.98:080.98:050.67:135:08First Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:263.62:402.99:030.88:520.57:135:09Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon3:193.83:352.99:490.69:340.37:135:10Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue4:094.14:253.010:350.510:180.27:135:10Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:574.35:153.211:240.311:050.07:135:11Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:444.66:023.312:140.17:135:12Full Moon9Thu
10Fri6:294.86:473.51:01-0.17:135:13Full Moon10Fri
11Sat7:134.87:323.712:48-0.31:44-0.27:135:14Full Moon11Sat
12Sun7:574.88:203.81:38-0.42:28-0.37:135:15Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:454.79:143.92:28-0.43:12-0.47:135:16Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:394.410:134.03:21-0.33:59-0.47:125:17Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:344.211:114.14:17-0.14:49-0.37:125:18Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:283.95:180.15:41-0.27:125:19Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:074.112:223.66:240.36:39-0.17:125:20Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:064.21:223.37:410.37:44-0.17:115:21Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:114.22:293.28:520.38:45-0.17:115:22Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon3:164.23:353.19:500.39:39-0.17:115:23Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:154.34:343.110:450.210:30-0.17:105:24Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:104.45:293.211:400.111:230.07:105:25Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:584.46:153.312:310.17:095:26New Moon23Thu
24Fri6:404.46:563.412:150.01:140.07:095:27New Moon24Fri
25Sat7:184.37:343.41:010.01:520.07:085:28New Moon25Sat
26Sun7:544.28:123.41:430.02:260.17:085:29New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:314.08:533.42:220.12:590.17:075:30Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue9:123.89:383.43:010.23:330.27:075:31Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed9:553.610:243.43:420.34:080.37:065:32Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:393.411:093.44:260.54:450.47:055:33Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri11:213.211:533.55:130.75:240.57:055:34First Quarter31Fri
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 8:44 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 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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