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 3h 35m 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 - Jun 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:374.21:123.67:050.47:190.75:548:13Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:313.92:113.68:070.68:370.85:538:14Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:283.73:133.79:080.69:440.85:538:15Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:293.54:103.89:550.610:350.85:538:15Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:243.44:574.010:340.611:200.75:538:16Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:123.35:404.211:090.55:538:16Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:553.36:194.312:040.711:46 AM0.55:528:17Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:363.36:574.412:480.612:250.55:528:17New Moon8Tue
9Wed7:143.37:334.51:310.51:060.55:528:18New Moon9Wed
10Thu7:503.38:094.52:100.51:470.55:528:18New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:253.38:454.52:460.52:250.55:528:19New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:023.39:244.43:220.53:040.55:528:19Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun9:443.210:074.34:000.53:430.55:528:20Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:343.310:564.24:390.54:280.65:528:20Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:273.411:464.15:210.65:180.75:528:20Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:193.56:050.56:130.75:528:21First Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:354.01:093.86:520.57:160.85:528:21First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:253.82:044.07:450.48:280.75:538:21First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:213.73:054.38:430.39:360.55:538:21First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:233.64:064.69:380.110:340.35:538:22Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:243.65:045.010:30-0.111:290.15:538:22Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:233.76:005.211:21-0.35:538:22Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:203.86:555.412:280.012:16-0.35:548:22Full Moon23Wed
24Thu7:153.97:465.41:27-0.11:15-0.45:548:22Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:063.98:355.32:21-0.12:12-0.35:548:23Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:573.99:255.03:11-0.13:05-0.25:558:23Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun9:513.910:194.74:00-0.13:580.05:558:23Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:513.811:154.44:490.14:520.25:558:23Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:503.85:390.25:490.55:568:23Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:084.112:433.86:270.46:480.85:568:23Third Quarter30Wed
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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