Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 5:35 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 38m at 11:33 am (4.0 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 - Aug 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:593.66:334.812:080.511:55 AM0.26:168:07Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:523.77:204.81:030.412:510.26:178:07Full Moon2Sun
3Mon7:373.88:014.81:520.31:420.26:188:06Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:183.98:394.62:330.32:280.36:198:05Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:573.99:174.43:100.33:090.36:198:04Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu9:383.99:574.23:450.43:490.56:208:03Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:223.910:404.04:190.54:310.66:218:02Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat11:093.911:253.84:540.65:140.86:228:01Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:553.95:310.76:001.06:228:00Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:083.512:393.96:100.86:511.26:237:59Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:513.41:243.96:540.97:511.36:247:58Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:363.22:163.97:461.09:011.36:257:57Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:313.13:164.08:471.09:591.26:257:55Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:323.14:144.29:430.810:471.06:267:54Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat4:323.25:094.410:330.611:330.86:277:53Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:263.56:004.711:220.56:287:52Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:183.76:484.912:220.612:140.36:287:51New Moon17Mon
18Tue7:064.17:335.01:110.41:090.16:297:50New Moon18Tue
19Wed7:524.48:165.11:560.22:02-0.16:307:48New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:384.69:015.02:390.02:52-0.16:317:47New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:264.89:494.83:21-0.13:43-0.16:317:46Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:194.910:424.54:05-0.24:360.06:327:45Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:174.911:384.24:52-0.15:320.36:337:43Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:144.95:430.16:320.56:337:42First Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:334.01:114.86:370.37:410.76:347:41First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:293.72:134.67:410.58:590.86:357:40First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:343.53:224.58:530.610:070.86:367:38Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri3:463.54:294.59:590.611:020.76:367:37Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat4:523.65:284.610:550.511:530.76:377:36Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:503.76:204.611:470.56:387:34Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon6:393.97:034.612:430.612:400.56:387:33Full Moon31Mon
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 2:34 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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