Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:21 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 19m at 10:57 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (17% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - May 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:283.65:280.15:250.16:157:51Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:004.612:293.56:270.46:280.46:147:51Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:594.31:313.57:340.57:410.76:137:52Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:004.02:393.58:490.69:040.76:127:53Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:083.83:493.69:490.610:090.76:117:54Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:123.74:473.810:350.511:010.66:107:55Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri5:053.75:344.011:140.511:480.56:097:55Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:523.66:154.211:510.56:087:56Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:323.66:514.312:340.512:280.56:077:57Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:083.67:254.41:170.41:050.46:067:58New Moon10Mon
11Tue7:423.67:584.51:560.41:410.46:067:59New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:153.58:314.52:320.42:160.56:057:59New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:493.49:074.43:060.42:500.56:048:00New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:253.39:464.33:420.53:260.66:038:01Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:073.210:324.24:200.64:030.66:028:02Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:573.111:224.15:020.74:460.76:028:02Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:503.15:460.85:360.86:018:03Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:124.012:403.26:350.86:320.96:008:04First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:023.91:333.47:290.87:400.96:008:05First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:553.82:333.68:280.78:540.75:598:05First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:553.83:354.09:230.49:570.55:588:06Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat3:563.84:324.410:110.210:520.25:588:07Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:533.95:274.910:57-0.111:470.05:578:08Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:484.06:205.211:46-0.35:578:08Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:414.07:115.512:45-0.212:39-0.45:568:09Full Moon25Tue
26Wed7:324.18:015.51:42-0.31:33-0.55:568:10Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:214.08:505.42:34-0.32:26-0.45:558:10Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:123.99:435.23:25-0.23:18-0.35:558:11Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:093.810:414.94:17-0.14:12-0.15:558:12Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:123.711:414.55:120.15:100.25:548:12Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:143.66:070.36:110.55:548:13Third Quarter31Mon
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 2:09 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 17% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (17% illuminated). This places Cape Lookout Bight, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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