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 1h 24m 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 - May 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:134.11:443.47:450.77:550.76:157:51Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:144.02:513.78:510.69:140.56:147:52Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:204.03:584.19:470.310:180.36:137:52Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:224.04:574.510:350.111:150.16:127:53Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:194.05:514.911:22-0.16:117:54Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:134.06:425.212:12-0.112:12-0.36:107:55New Moon6Mon
7Tue7:044.07:315.31:09-0.21:03-0.36:097:56New Moon7Tue
8Wed7:514.08:165.32:03-0.21:53-0.36:087:56New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:363.99:025.12:51-0.22:41-0.26:077:57New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:233.79:514.83:390.03:280.06:067:58Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:153.510:464.54:270.24:160.36:057:59Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:143.311:424.25:170.55:070.56:058:00Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:113.26:090.76:020.86:048:00First Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:343.91:043.27:040.97:041.06:038:01First Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:253.71:593.28:050.98:181.16:028:02First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:183.52:583.39:040.99:291.06:028:03First Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:163.43:543.59:480.810:190.96:018:03Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:103.34:413.810:240.711:020.86:008:04Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun4:573.35:244.010:570.711:440.76:008:05Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:413.36:044.311:320.65:598:06Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:223.46:444.512:290.612:100.55:588:06Full Moon21Tue
22Wed7:023.47:224.61:130.512:510.45:588:07Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:393.48:004.71:560.41:340.45:578:08Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:163.48:394.72:360.42:150.35:578:08Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:563.49:214.73:160.42:570.35:568:09Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:413.310:104.63:580.43:420.35:568:10Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:363.311:064.44:430.44:320.45:558:10Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:373.55:320.55:290.55:558:11Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:014.312:343.66:220.46:330.65:558:12Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:554.11:313.97:170.47:440.65:548:12Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:513.92:334.18:170.39:010.65:548:13Third Quarter31Fri
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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