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 : 4:35 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 52m at 10:30 am (4.0 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 - May 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:143.78:314.62:280.22:170.36:157:50New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:483.69:064.53:050.32:520.36:147:51New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:243.49:454.33:410.43:270.56:137:52Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:063.210:314.14:190.54:040.66:127:53Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:543.111:204.05:000.74:450.86:117:54Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:453.05:450.95:310.96:107:54Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:103.812:353.06:331.06:241.06:097:55First Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:583.71:253.07:281.17:261.16:087:56First Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:493.62:223.28:291.08:391.06:077:57First Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:453.63:223.59:220.89:430.96:077:58First Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:443.64:173.810:050.610:340.66:067:58Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:373.75:064.210:440.411:230.46:057:59Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:273.75:554.711:250.26:048:00Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:153.86:425.012:140.212:100.06:038:01Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:033.97:295.31:080.012:59-0.26:038:01Full Moon15Sun
16Mon7:493.98:155.41:59-0.11:49-0.36:028:02Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:353.99:035.32:48-0.22:39-0.36:018:03Full Moon17Tue
18Wed9:253.89:575.13:38-0.13:30-0.26:008:04Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:233.710:574.94:300.04:24-0.16:008:04Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:283.711:594.65:260.15:250.25:598:05Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:313.76:250.36:310.45:598:06Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:574.31:333.77:280.47:460.65:588:07Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:574.12:393.88:360.49:070.65:578:07Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:023.83:464.09:350.410:120.65:578:08Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:053.74:434.210:220.311:040.55:568:09Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:003.65:324.311:040.311:540.45:568:09Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:493.56:164.511:440.35:568:10Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:333.56:554.512:420.412:250.45:558:11New Moon28Sat
29Sun7:133.57:324.61:280.41:060.45:558:11New Moon29Sun
30Mon7:493.48:074.52:090.41:460.45:548:12New Moon30Mon
31Tue8:233.48:424.52:450.42:240.55:548:13New Moon31Tue
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 1:32 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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