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 3h 39m 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 - Feb 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:163.011:503.65:130.75:150.47:045:35Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri11:592.86:060.86:000.57:035:36Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat12:383.612:472.77:130.96:560.57:025:37Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:353.71:482.68:230.88:020.47:015:38Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:403.92:552.79:210.79:020.27:015:39Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue3:424.13:582.910:130.59:560.07:005:40Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed4:394.44:573.211:050.210:53-0.26:595:41Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu5:334.65:523.611:580.011:53-0.46:585:42New Moon8Thu
9Fri6:224.86:423.912:47-0.36:575:43New Moon9Fri
10Sat7:084.87:304.312:51-0.61:32-0.56:565:44New Moon10Sat
11Sun7:544.78:194.51:45-0.72:15-0.76:555:44Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon8:414.49:124.52:36-0.62:59-0.76:545:45Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue9:334.110:094.53:29-0.53:45-0.66:535:46Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed10:283.811:054.44:24-0.24:33-0.46:525:47Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu11:213.45:220.15:24-0.26:515:48First Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:004.312:143.16:280.46:220.16:505:49First Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:594.01:152.97:480.67:340.36:495:50First Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:073.92:282.79:010.68:440.46:485:51Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon3:183.83:392.89:570.69:410.46:475:52Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue4:203.84:392.910:490.510:320.36:465:53Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed5:113.95:283.111:380.511:220.36:455:54Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu5:544.06:093.312:210.46:435:55Full Moon22Thu
23Fri6:294.06:433.412:100.212:560.36:425:56Full Moon23Fri
24Sat7:014.07:153.612:520.21:250.26:415:57Full Moon24Sat
25Sun7:323.97:473.71:290.11:530.26:405:58Full Moon25Sun
26Mon8:033.88:213.82:040.12:210.26:395:58Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue8:373.68:593.82:390.22:500.26:375:59Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed9:143.49:403.83:160.33:200.36:366:00Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu9:563.210:263.83:560.43:540.36:356:01Waning Gibbous29Thu
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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