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 8m at 4:30 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:163.39:364.33:350.63:180.65:578:23Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat9:593.310:194.14:100.63:590.65:578:23Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun10:473.411:054.04:460.64:420.75:578:22Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:363.511:503.85:230.65:300.85:588:22Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:233.76:020.66:220.95:588:22First Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:353.71:103.96:450.67:220.95:598:22First Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:213.52:014.17:340.58:300.95:598:22First Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:143.43:004.38:310.49:360.76:008:22First Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:153.34:014.69:280.210:330.56:018:21Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun4:173.45:004.910:210.011:270.46:018:21Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon5:183.55:585.111:15-0.16:028:21Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:173.76:535.312:260.212:13-0.26:028:20Full Moon12Tue
13Wed7:133.97:465.41:250.01:14-0.36:038:20Full Moon13Wed
14Thu8:064.18:365.32:18-0.12:13-0.46:048:20Full Moon14Thu
15Fri8:584.29:265.13:08-0.23:09-0.36:048:19Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat9:534.210:204.83:56-0.24:04-0.16:058:19Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun10:544.211:164.44:45-0.15:000.16:058:18Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:524.25:330.05:590.46:068:18Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:104.112:464.26:220.27:000.76:078:17Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:593.81:384.27:130.48:100.86:078:17Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:503.42:344.18:100.69:220.96:088:16Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:483.23:344.19:090.710:180.96:098:15Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat3:493.14:304.19:590.711:060.96:108:15Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun4:453.05:204.110:430.711:520.96:108:14Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:363.16:074.211:250.76:118:13Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:223.26:494.312:390.812:090.66:128:13Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed7:033.37:264.41:230.812:560.66:128:12New Moon27Wed
28Thu7:413.48:014.52:010.71:410.56:138:11New Moon28Thu
29Fri8:163.58:364.42:350.62:210.56:148:10New Moon29Fri
30Sat8:523.69:114.43:070.53:000.56:158:10New Moon30Sat
31Sun9:313.79:494.23:380.53:390.56:158:09Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 7:30 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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