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 2h 43m 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 - Sep 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:204.611:373.74:500.45:350.76:397:32Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:134.65:340.56:310.96:407:31First Quarter2Fri
3Sat12:283.61:084.66:270.67:371.06:407:30First Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:243.52:104.67:300.68:551.06:417:28First Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:303.43:214.68:460.610:030.96:427:27Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue3:443.64:294.79:570.510:590.76:427:25Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed4:523.85:314.910:580.311:520.56:437:24Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu5:544.26:265.011:570.16:447:23Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri6:494.57:165.012:450.312:580.06:457:21Full Moon9Fri
10Sat7:374.88:014.91:340.11:540.06:457:20Full Moon10Sat
11Sun8:225.08:434.82:190.02:430.06:467:18Full Moon11Sun
12Mon9:055.09:264.52:590.13:290.16:477:17Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue9:514.910:114.23:390.24:150.46:477:16Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:394.711:003.84:190.45:020.66:487:14Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:304.511:503.65:000.65:500.96:497:13Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:204.35:440.96:431.26:507:11Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:383.41:094.16:331.17:481.46:507:10Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:273.22:054.07:321.39:081.56:517:08Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:273.13:103.98:461.310:051.46:527:07Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:353.24:124.09:491.210:481.36:527:06Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed4:343.45:034.110:381.111:251.16:537:04Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:233.65:484.211:220.96:547:03Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:063.96:284.412:030.912:070.86:557:01Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat6:464.27:064.412:400.812:530.66:557:00New Moon24Sat
25Sun7:234.57:424.51:160.61:370.56:566:59New Moon25Sun
26Mon7:594.88:174.41:510.52:190.46:576:57New Moon26Mon
27Tue8:364.98:534.32:260.43:000.36:576:56New Moon27Tue
28Wed9:155.09:344.13:020.33:420.46:586:54Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu10:025.010:213.93:400.34:280.56:596:53Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri10:554.911:163.84:230.45:190.77:006:51Waxing Crescent30Fri
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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