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 : 3:37 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 29m at 9:29 am (4.0 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 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:333.611:053.34:130.74:470.57:135:06Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue11:163.411:493.45:020.85:260.67:135:06Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed11:583.15:550.96:080.67:135:07Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu12:343.512:433.06:581.06:580.67:135:08Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri1:253.61:372.88:070.97:530.67:135:09Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat2:223.82:362.89:030.88:440.47:135:10Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun3:184.03:332.89:520.69:310.27:135:10Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon4:114.24:272.910:400.510:180.17:135:11Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue5:034.55:203.111:330.311:10-0.17:135:12Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed5:534.76:103.312:250.17:135:13New Moon10Wed
11Thu6:404.96:583.612:07-0.31:12-0.17:135:14New Moon11Thu
12Fri7:254.97:453.81:02-0.41:57-0.37:135:15New Moon12Fri
13Sat8:124.88:373.91:54-0.52:41-0.47:135:16Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun9:024.69:344.12:47-0.43:26-0.47:125:17Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon9:574.310:344.23:42-0.34:13-0.47:125:18Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue10:513.911:304.24:41-0.15:02-0.37:125:19First Quarter16Tue
17Wed11:443.65:420.25:54-0.27:125:20First Quarter17Wed
18Thu12:254.212:383.36:530.46:540.07:115:21First Quarter18Thu
19Fri1:264.21:403.08:110.58:000.17:115:22First Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:324.12:492.99:160.49:000.17:115:23Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun3:364.13:532.910:120.49:520.17:105:24Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon4:344.14:522.911:060.410:430.17:105:25Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue5:264.25:433.012:000.37:095:26Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed6:104.26:263.112:460.37:095:27Full Moon24Wed
25Thu6:494.27:033.212:250.11:240.27:085:28Full Moon25Thu
26Fri7:234.17:383.31:080.11:570.27:085:29Full Moon26Fri
27Sat7:574.08:153.41:470.12:270.27:075:30Full Moon27Sat
28Sun8:323.98:543.42:250.22:580.27:065:31Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon9:113.79:373.43:030.33:290.27:065:32Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue9:523.410:223.53:430.44:020.37:055:33Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed10:353.211:063.54:260.54:370.47:045:34Waning Gibbous31Wed
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 12:33 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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