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 4h 17m 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 - Dec 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:014.84:203.810:220.210:19-0.16:554:55Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu4:535.15:133.911:160.011:09-0.36:564:55Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:455.46:054.012:13-0.26:564:55New Moon3Fri
4Sat6:355.66:544.012:03-0.41:07-0.36:574:55New Moon4Sat
5Sun7:245.57:444.012:58-0.51:58-0.36:584:55New Moon5Sun
6Mon8:145.48:373.91:50-0.42:49-0.26:594:55Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue9:105.09:393.82:44-0.33:42-0.17:004:55Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed10:104.710:443.73:410.04:370.17:004:55Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu11:094.411:443.74:420.35:330.37:014:55First Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:044.05:480.66:330.47:024:55First Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:433.71:013.77:030.77:370.57:034:55First Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:463.82:023.58:200.88:330.57:034:56First Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:483.93:023.39:180.79:170.57:044:56Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue3:404.03:553.210:060.69:550.47:054:56Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed4:264.14:413.210:510.610:320.47:054:57Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:074.25:243.211:360.511:110.47:064:57Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:464.36:023.212:200.57:074:57Full Moon17Fri
18Sat6:224.46:383.212:590.47:074:58Full Moon18Sat
19Sun6:574.47:133.212:340.41:350.47:084:58Full Moon19Sun
20Mon7:324.47:493.21:130.42:100.47:084:59Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:094.38:283.21:510.42:450.47:094:59Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed8:494.29:143.22:290.43:220.47:095:00Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu9:354.010:053.23:110.54:010.47:105:00Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:233.910:563.33:570.64:420.57:105:01Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:103.711:443.54:480.75:250.47:115:01Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun11:583.65:460.76:130.47:115:02Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:363.812:503.46:530.77:090.37:115:02Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:334.01:493.38:050.68:070.17:125:03Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:354.32:523.39:070.39:01-0.17:125:04Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu3:344.63:533.410:020.19:53-0.37:125:05Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri4:324.94:513.510:58-0.110:46-0.47:125:05Waning Crescent31Fri
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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