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 6h 04m 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 - Oct 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:324.47:494.31:290.71:500.67:016:49Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:044.68:204.22:010.72:260.67:026:48Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:364.68:524.12:310.73:010.67:026:47Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:094.69:273.93:020.73:360.77:036:45Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon9:474.510:063.73:330.84:130.87:046:44Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue10:304.410:513.54:070.94:541.07:056:43Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:194.311:413.44:451.05:391.27:056:41Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:094.25:291.16:301.37:066:40Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri12:303.31:004.26:211.27:311.37:076:38Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat1:233.31:574.27:251.28:411.37:086:37Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:253.53:024.28:401.19:401.07:096:36Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:323.74:054.49:470.810:280.77:096:35Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue4:334.15:014.610:430.511:140.47:106:33Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:284.65:544.711:380.27:116:32Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:205.16:444.812:000.212:340.07:126:31New Moon15Thu
16Fri7:095.57:324.812:50-0.11:30-0.27:136:29New Moon16Fri
17Sat7:575.78:184.81:39-0.22:23-0.27:136:28New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:445.79:054.62:26-0.33:13-0.27:146:27Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon9:345.69:574.33:14-0.24:040.07:156:26Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:305.310:574.14:030.04:590.37:166:25Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:305.011:583.94:570.35:570.67:176:23Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:304.75:550.67:000.87:186:22First Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:583.71:294.47:010.98:151.07:196:21First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:023.62:344.28:211.09:260.97:196:20First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:143.63:424.19:371.010:170.97:206:19Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:193.84:404.010:320.910:590.87:216:18Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:094.05:284.011:180.811:350.87:226:17Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:524.26:094.012:020.87:236:16Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:294.46:464.012:110.712:460.77:246:15Full Moon29Thu
30Fri7:034.57:204.012:460.71:260.67:256:14Full Moon30Fri
31Sat7:364.77:533.91:210.72:030.67:266:13Full Moon31Sat
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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