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 23m at 5:21 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:084.77:253.81:550.61:380.66:275:12Full Moon1Sun
2Mon7:424.77:593.71:280.62:130.66:285:11Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue8:184.68:373.62:020.72:500.76:295:10Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed8:594.59:213.42:370.83:300.86:295:09Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:484.410:143.33:160.94:150.96:305:08Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri10:404.311:083.34:020.95:031.06:315:07Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat11:334.24:561.05:581.06:325:06Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:023.412:274.15:591.17:001.06:335:06Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:013.61:274.17:141.08:020.86:345:05Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:063.92:314.18:270.78:550.56:355:04Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed3:084.43:314.29:270.49:420.26:365:03Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu4:044.84:274.310:210.210:29-0.16:375:03Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri4:575.25:204.411:170.011:19-0.26:385:02New Moon13Fri
14Sat5:495.56:114.412:14-0.26:395:01New Moon14Sat
15Sun6:385.76:594.412:12-0.31:08-0.36:405:01New Moon15Sun
16Mon7:265.77:474.21:03-0.41:59-0.26:415:00New Moon16Mon
17Tue8:145.58:384.11:53-0.32:49-0.16:425:00Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:085.19:363.82:43-0.13:410.16:434:59Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:074.810:393.73:370.24:360.46:444:59Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:054.511:383.64:340.55:330.66:454:58First Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:004.25:360.86:350.86:464:58First Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:363.512:563.96:481.07:420.86:474:57First Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:383.61:573.78:071.08:370.86:484:57First Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:403.72:563.69:060.99:180.76:494:57Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed3:323.93:463.59:520.89:530.76:494:56Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu4:154.04:303.510:340.710:270.66:504:56Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri4:554.25:113.511:160.711:030.66:514:56Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:334.45:503.511:590.611:420.56:524:55Full Moon28Sat
29Sun6:094.56:263.512:400.56:534:55Full Moon29Sun
30Mon6:444.67:013.512:210.51:180.46:544:55Full Moon30Mon
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 8:27 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 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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