Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 2:42 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 08m at 8:34 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : New Moon (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Dec 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:164.63:353.69:430.49:370.06:554:55Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue4:115.04:313.710:370.110:26-0.26:564:55Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed5:055.35:253.811:330.011:20-0.36:564:55Full Moon3Wed
4Thu5:585.56:183.912:30-0.16:574:55Full Moon4Thu
5Fri6:495.57:083.912:17-0.41:24-0.26:584:55Full Moon5Fri
6Sat7:385.47:583.91:12-0.42:14-0.16:594:55Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun8:305.18:543.82:06-0.33:050.07:004:55Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon9:264.89:583.73:00-0.13:570.17:004:55Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue10:254.411:003.73:580.24:490.27:014:55Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed11:204.111:573.74:590.55:420.47:024:55Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu12:123.76:040.76:380.57:034:55Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:523.71:053.47:200.97:370.67:034:56Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat1:513.82:043.28:310.98:290.67:044:56Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun2:483.83:023.19:240.89:110.67:054:56Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon3:394.03:533.010:090.79:490.67:054:57Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue4:234.14:393.010:530.710:260.57:064:57Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed5:064.25:223.111:380.611:070.57:074:57Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu5:464.36:023.112:220.67:074:58New Moon18Thu
19Fri6:244.46:393.11:020.57:084:58New Moon19Fri
20Sat7:004.47:153.212:340.41:380.47:084:59New Moon20Sat
21Sun7:364.47:523.21:150.42:130.47:094:59New Moon21Sun
22Mon8:134.38:333.21:540.42:480.47:095:00Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue8:544.29:203.32:340.43:240.47:105:00Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed9:404.010:123.43:190.44:030.37:105:01Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:293.811:033.64:080.54:430.37:115:01Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri11:163.711:533.85:020.65:270.37:115:02First Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:053.56:030.66:170.27:115:03First Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:464.112:593.37:130.67:150.17:125:03First Quarter28Sun
29Mon1:464.32:013.28:240.58:160.07:125:04Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue2:504.53:063.29:240.39:12-0.27:125:05Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed3:514.74:083.310:200.210:06-0.37:125:05Waxing 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 11:38 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 4% 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 New Moon (4% 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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