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 2h 23m 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 - Feb 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:043.06:050.86:100.57:045:35First Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:403.512:512.87:100.97:050.57:035:36First Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:353.61:492.78:180.88:050.57:025:37First Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:353.72:522.89:140.78:590.37:015:38Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed3:344.03:512.910:030.59:490.17:015:39Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu4:284.24:463.110:530.310:41-0.17:005:40Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri5:204.55:393.411:450.011:37-0.36:595:41Full Moon7Fri
8Sat6:094.76:283.812:35-0.26:585:42Full Moon8Sat
9Sun6:554.87:154.112:34-0.51:21-0.46:575:43Full Moon9Sun
10Mon7:404.88:034.31:26-0.62:04-0.66:565:43Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:274.68:554.42:17-0.72:48-0.76:555:44Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed9:184.49:524.43:10-0.63:34-0.66:545:45Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:134.110:494.44:05-0.34:23-0.56:535:46Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:083.711:454.35:02-0.15:14-0.36:525:47Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:023.46:050.26:11-0.16:515:48Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:434.21:003.27:200.47:180.16:505:49Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:484.02:093.08:370.48:280.26:495:50Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:574.03:203.09:380.49:270.26:485:51Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:014.04:223.010:310.410:200.26:475:52Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:564.05:163.211:230.311:110.16:465:53Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:444.16:013.312:110.26:455:54New Moon21Fri
22Sat6:234.16:393.512:020.112:510.26:435:55New Moon22Sat
23Sun6:584.17:133.612:460.11:250.16:425:56New Moon23Sun
24Mon7:314.07:463.71:250.11:550.16:415:57New Moon24Mon
25Tue8:043.98:213.72:010.12:250.16:405:58Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed8:393.79:003.72:370.12:550.26:395:58Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:173.59:423.73:150.23:270.26:375:59Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:003.310:273.73:550.44:020.36:366:00Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:433.111:123.74:380.64:390.46:356:01Waxing Crescent29Sat
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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