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 55m 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 - Oct 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:534.85:120.56:160.97:006:50First Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:143.612:524.76:100.77:221.07:016:49First Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:143.61:554.67:190.88:411.07:026:47First Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:233.63:074.58:410.89:500.97:036:46First Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:393.84:164.69:550.710:430.77:036:45Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu4:454.15:164.610:560.511:310.57:046:43Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri5:434.56:094.711:520.37:056:42Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat6:344.86:574.712:190.312:490.27:066:40Full Moon8Sat
9Sun7:195.07:404.61:050.21:410.27:076:39Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:005.18:194.41:480.22:270.27:076:38Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:395.18:574.22:280.33:090.37:086:37Full Moon11Tue
12Wed9:185.09:383.93:050.43:500.57:096:35Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:014.710:233.73:420.64:320.77:106:34Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri10:494.511:133.54:220.85:171.07:116:33Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat11:414.35:041.06:051.27:116:31Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:043.312:314.15:521.27:001.47:126:30Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:543.21:234.06:481.48:101.57:136:29Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:493.22:213.97:581.59:181.47:146:28Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:533.33:233.99:141.410:041.27:156:26Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:543.54:183.910:091.210:401.07:166:25Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:453.85:064.010:541.011:150.87:166:24Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:294.25:494.111:380.811:510.77:176:23Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:114.56:314.212:240.67:186:22New Moon23Sun
24Mon6:524.97:114.212:290.51:110.47:196:21New Moon24Mon
25Tue7:315.17:504.21:100.31:570.37:206:19New Moon25Tue
26Wed8:115.38:294.21:520.22:410.27:216:18New Moon26Wed
27Thu8:545.49:124.02:330.13:250.27:226:17Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri9:415.310:023.93:170.24:130.47:236:16Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:375.111:033.74:050.35:060.57:246:15Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun11:394.94:590.46:040.77:246:14First Quarter30Sun
31Mon12:063.712:394.76:020.67:090.87:256:13First Quarter31Mon
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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