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 5h 46m 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 - Aug 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:493.22:303.98:040.99:201.26:168:08Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:433.13:283.99:020.910:141.16:178:07Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue3:433.04:244.09:530.910:591.16:188:06Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed4:393.05:154.110:380.811:431.06:188:05Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:303.26:024.311:210.76:198:04Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:173.36:454.512:300.812:080.66:208:03Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:013.57:254.61:140.712:570.56:218:02New Moon7Sat
8Sun7:413.78:034.71:540.51:440.46:218:01New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:203.98:414.72:310.42:280.36:228:00New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:004.19:214.63:060.33:120.26:237:59Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed9:454.310:054.43:420.23:580.36:247:58Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu10:364.410:554.24:210.24:470.36:247:57Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:304.511:474.05:040.25:400.56:257:56Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:234.65:510.26:380.76:267:55First Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:393.81:184.66:430.37:460.86:277:53First Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:343.62:204.67:440.49:020.86:277:52First Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:383.53:284.78:550.410:090.76:287:51Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed3:493.54:354.810:000.311:060.66:297:50Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu4:563.65:364.910:580.26:307:49Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:573.86:314.912:020.511:56 AM0.26:307:48Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:524.17:205.012:570.412:560.16:317:46Full Moon21Sat
22Sun7:404.28:044.91:470.31:500.16:327:45Full Moon22Sun
23Mon8:234.48:444.72:300.22:380.16:337:44Full Moon23Mon
24Tue9:044.49:244.53:080.23:220.36:337:43Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed9:474.410:064.23:440.34:050.46:347:41Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu10:334.310:523.94:210.54:480.66:357:40Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:214.211:383.74:580.65:330.96:357:39Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:074.15:370.86:211.16:367:37Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:223.412:524.06:191.07:161.36:377:36Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:073.21:423.97:081.18:271.46:387:35Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue1:573.12:403.98:101.29:361.46:387:33Third Quarter31Tue
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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