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 3h 01m 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 - Nov 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:414.25:034.210:540.611:090.47:266:12Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue5:314.75:524.311:450.311:520.27:276:11Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed6:195.16:404.412:380.17:286:10New Moon3Wed
4Thu7:065.57:274.412:390.01:31-0.17:296:09New Moon4Thu
5Fri7:525.78:124.41:28-0.22:22-0.17:306:08New Moon5Fri
6Sat8:395.78:594.32:17-0.33:11-0.17:316:07Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun8:295.58:524.12:05-0.23:020.06:325:07Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon9:265.39:543.92:570.03:570.26:335:06Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue10:295.010:593.83:530.24:560.56:345:05Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed11:304.74:560.55:590.66:355:04First Quarter10Wed
11Thu12:023.712:304.46:060.77:110.76:365:04First Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:083.81:354.17:290.98:190.76:375:03First Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:193.92:424.08:440.89:110.66:385:02Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun3:214.03:403.99:400.79:530.56:395:02Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon4:134.24:303.810:290.610:310.56:405:01Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue4:564.45:133.811:150.611:090.56:415:00Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed5:354.55:523.712:010.56:425:00Full Moon17Wed
18Thu6:114.66:283.712:420.56:434:59Full Moon18Thu
19Fri6:444.77:013.612:240.51:180.56:444:59Full Moon19Fri
20Sat7:184.67:343.51:010.61:530.56:454:58Full Moon20Sat
21Sun7:524.68:103.41:360.62:280.66:454:58Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon8:304.48:503.32:110.73:060.76:464:57Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue9:144.39:393.22:490.83:460.86:474:57Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:034.110:323.23:300.94:290.96:484:57Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu10:534.011:233.24:181.05:150.96:494:56Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri11:423.95:121.16:050.96:504:56Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:143.412:323.86:151.17:010.86:514:56Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:093.61:283.77:281.07:570.66:524:56Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:093.92:283.78:350.78:470.46:534:55Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue3:074.33:263.89:300.59:320.16:544:55Waning Crescent30Tue
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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