Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 34m at 4:35 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:583.13:434.09:151.210:261.36:397:32Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu4:023.14:394.110:091.011:091.16:407:31Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri4:583.35:304.310:560.811:510.96:407:29Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:473.66:154.511:430.76:417:28Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:333.96:584.712:340.712:330.56:427:27New Moon5Sun
6Mon7:154.37:384.81:150.51:230.36:437:25New Moon6Mon
7Tue7:564.68:164.81:550.32:100.26:437:24New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:374.88:574.72:330.22:560.16:447:22New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:215.09:414.53:110.13:420.16:457:21Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:105.010:314.23:520.14:310.36:457:20Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:065.011:264.04:370.15:250.56:467:18Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:034.95:260.36:230.76:477:17First Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:223.81:014.86:220.57:310.96:487:15First Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:213.72:044.77:280.68:511.06:487:14First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:283.63:154.68:460.710:000.96:497:12Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu3:433.64:254.69:580.610:560.76:507:11Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri4:513.85:254.710:570.511:460.66:507:10Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:494.16:184.711:520.46:517:08Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:404.37:034.712:350.512:470.46:527:07Full Moon19Sun
20Mon7:234.57:434.61:200.41:380.36:537:05Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:014.78:194.52:000.42:210.46:537:04Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:374.78:544.32:340.43:000.46:547:02Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:134.69:314.13:070.53:380.56:557:01Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri9:524.510:113.83:400.64:170.76:557:00Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:354.410:563.64:150.84:580.96:566:58Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:234.311:443.44:521.05:421.26:576:57Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:124.15:341.16:321.46:586:55Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:313.31:014.06:221.37:331.56:586:54Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:203.21:554.07:211.48:481.56:596:53Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:193.22:584.08:341.49:471.37:006:51Third Quarter30Thu
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 7:46 pm — 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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