Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 08m at 3:37 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:463.36:214.911:370.15:568:23Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:393.57:125.112:510.312:32-0.15:578:23Full Moon2Sun
3Mon7:303.78:015.21:450.21:30-0.25:578:23Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:203.98:495.22:350.02:26-0.25:588:22Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:114.09:405.03:22-0.13:20-0.25:588:22Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:094.110:364.74:10-0.14:16-0.15:598:22Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:114.211:344.45:00-0.15:160.15:598:22Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:114.35:50-0.16:180.36:008:22Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:284.11:074.46:420.17:250.56:008:21Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:213.82:044.47:380.28:400.76:018:21Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:183.53:064.48:390.39:490.76:028:21Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:223.34:084.49:380.410:450.76:028:20Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:243.25:044.410:280.411:360.76:038:20Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:213.25:564.411:140.46:038:20Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:133.26:424.512:280.712:010.56:048:19Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:583.37:234.51:180.612:500.56:058:19New Moon16Sun
17Mon7:383.48:004.52:010.61:360.56:058:18New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:143.48:344.42:370.62:180.56:068:18New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:503.59:104.33:100.52:570.56:078:17New Moon19Wed
20Thu9:293.59:474.13:420.53:350.66:078:17Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:113.510:294.04:140.64:150.76:088:16Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:583.611:123.84:480.64:580.86:098:16Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:443.711:553.65:220.65:440.96:098:15Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:273.85:590.76:341.06:108:14First Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:373.41:124.06:400.77:321.16:118:14First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:223.32:034.17:290.78:401.16:128:13First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:143.13:024.28:270.79:441.06:128:12First Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:163.14:054.59:280.510:390.86:138:11Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat4:203.25:044.710:230.311:320.66:148:11Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:213.46:015.011:170.16:148:10Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon6:193.76:555.212:280.412:16-0.16:158:09Full Moon31Mon
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 6:48 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 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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