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 4h 36m 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 - Jul 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:563.81:333.87:170.57:540.95:578:23Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:453.52:263.88:110.79:061.05:578:23Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:383.33:223.89:050.710:020.95:588:22Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:353.14:153.99:500.710:480.95:588:22Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon4:283.15:024.110:300.711:310.85:598:22Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue5:173.15:474.211:090.65:598:22Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed6:033.16:304.312:160.811:50 AM0.66:008:22Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu6:463.27:104.51:030.712:350.56:008:22New Moon8Thu
9Fri7:263.37:484.51:460.61:210.56:018:21New Moon9Fri
10Sat8:043.48:254.62:240.52:040.46:018:21New Moon10Sat
11Sun8:423.59:034.53:000.42:460.46:028:21New Moon11Sun
12Mon9:233.59:444.43:360.43:270.46:028:20Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue10:103.610:314.34:130.34:130.46:038:20Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed11:023.811:204.14:520.35:020.56:048:20Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu11:554.05:340.35:560.66:048:19Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:104.012:464.26:190.36:560.76:058:19First Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:593.81:404.47:100.38:050.76:068:18First Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:543.62:404.58:090.29:170.66:068:18First Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:563.53:444.79:120.110:190.56:078:17Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue4:023.54:474.910:100.011:160.46:088:17Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed5:053.65:465.011:05-0.16:088:16Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu6:063.76:425.112:140.312:03-0.16:098:15Full Moon22Thu
23Fri7:023.97:345.21:130.11:03-0.26:108:15Full Moon23Fri
24Sat7:534.08:215.12:060.02:00-0.16:108:14Full Moon24Sat
25Sun8:414.19:064.92:530.02:52-0.16:118:13Full Moon25Sun
26Mon9:304.19:534.63:370.03:410.16:128:13Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue10:224.010:434.34:200.14:300.36:138:12Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:154.011:324.05:020.35:200.66:138:11Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:054.05:440.56:110.86:148:10Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri12:183.712:513.96:260.67:061.06:158:09Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat1:023.41:383.97:110.88:111.26:168:09Third Quarter31Sat
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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