Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:30 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 01m at 9:59 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Jan 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:424.12:573.19:200.59:070.27:135:06Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:394.13:543.010:110.59:510.37:135:07Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:304.24:463.011:000.510:350.37:135:07Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:164.25:323.011:500.411:200.37:135:08Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:584.26:133.012:360.47:135:09Full Moon5Thu
6Fri6:364.36:493.112:060.31:140.47:135:10Full Moon6Fri
7Sat7:114.27:253.112:490.31:490.37:135:11Full Moon7Sat
8Sun7:454.28:013.21:280.32:210.37:135:12Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:214.08:413.22:060.32:540.37:135:12Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:003.99:263.22:450.43:270.37:135:13Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed9:433.710:133.33:260.44:020.47:135:14Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:273.511:003.44:110.64:380.47:135:15Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:113.311:443.64:590.75:170.47:135:16Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat11:553.15:530.76:010.47:125:17Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:333.712:433.06:580.86:550.37:125:18Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:283.91:422.98:090.77:560.27:125:19Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:314.12:472.99:100.58:540.07:125:20Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed3:334.43:503.010:040.39:49-0.27:115:21Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu4:324.64:503.211:000.110:45-0.47:115:22Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:294.95:483.511:58-0.111:47-0.57:115:23New Moon20Fri
21Sat6:225.06:413.812:52-0.37:105:24New Moon21Sat
22Sun7:115.07:324.012:47-0.71:41-0.57:105:25New Moon22Sun
23Mon7:594.98:244.11:43-0.72:27-0.67:095:26Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue8:494.69:204.22:37-0.63:14-0.67:095:27Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed9:434.310:194.23:32-0.44:01-0.57:085:28Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:383.911:144.14:28-0.14:48-0.37:085:29Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:293.65:270.25:38-0.17:075:30First Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:074.012:203.26:310.46:320.27:065:31First Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:023.91:152.97:480.67:350.37:065:32First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:053.82:202.78:560.68:370.47:055:33Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue3:093.73:252.79:500.69:270.47:045:34Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 1:14 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 9% 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 (9% 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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