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 28m at 3:39 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:364.012:543.07:020.96:510.66:527:27Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:334.01:563.08:130.98:070.66:507:28Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:394.03:083.29:230.79:260.46:497:29Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:484.14:173.610:180.410:290.26:477:29Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri4:504.25:174.111:060.111:28-0.16:467:30Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat5:464.36:124.611:54-0.16:457:31Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun6:384.47:035.012:27-0.312:43-0.36:437:32New Moon7Sun
8Mon7:264.47:515.21:25-0.41:32-0.56:427:33New Moon8Mon
9Tue8:124.38:365.32:18-0.52:19-0.56:417:33New Moon9Tue
10Wed8:574.19:245.23:07-0.43:04-0.56:397:34Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu9:453.910:164.93:55-0.23:50-0.36:387:35Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri10:393.611:134.64:460.04:390.06:377:36Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat11:363.45:390.45:310.46:367:36Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:094.312:333.26:370.76:290.76:347:37First Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:054.01:303.17:450.97:380.96:337:38First Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:043.72:363.09:021.09:011.06:327:39First Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:113.63:463.19:590.910:040.96:307:40First Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:133.54:423.310:400.810:520.86:297:40Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri5:033.55:273.611:140.711:360.76:287:41Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat5:463.66:063.911:480.66:277:42Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun6:243.66:424.112:190.612:220.56:267:43Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon7:003.67:164.31:020.412:580.56:247:44Full Moon22Mon
23Tue7:343.67:504.51:420.41:330.46:237:44Full Moon23Tue
24Wed8:073.68:234.52:190.32:070.46:227:45Full Moon24Wed
25Thu8:403.58:594.52:550.32:410.46:217:46Full Moon25Thu
26Fri9:163.49:394.53:330.43:170.46:207:47Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat9:583.210:284.44:130.53:560.46:197:48Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun10:503.211:234.34:580.64:420.56:187:48Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon11:473.25:470.75:360.66:177:49Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:184.212:443.26:420.86:390.76:167:50Third Quarter30Tue
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 6:34 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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