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 5h 26m 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 - Jan 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:494.95:083.411:180.011:04-0.47:135:06Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:465.06:053.612:18-0.17:135:07Full Moon2Fri
3Sat6:385.16:573.812:05-0.51:11-0.27:135:08Full Moon3Sat
4Sun7:265.07:473.81:04-0.51:59-0.37:135:08Full Moon4Sun
5Mon8:134.88:393.81:57-0.42:45-0.37:135:09Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue9:034.49:343.82:49-0.23:30-0.27:135:10Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed9:554.110:303.83:410.04:14-0.17:135:11Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:463.711:213.84:340.34:580.17:135:12Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri11:323.45:290.55:420.37:135:13Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat12:093.712:183.16:300.76:310.47:135:14Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:583.71:072.87:420.97:270.67:135:14Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:543.62:052.78:460.98:230.67:135:15Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:533.63:052.69:360.89:100.57:135:16Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed3:463.73:592.710:210.79:530.57:125:17Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu4:363.94:492.811:070.710:370.47:125:18Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri5:214.05:352.911:540.511:230.37:125:19Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:024.16:163.112:360.47:115:20New Moon17Sat
18Sun6:394.26:543.212:110.21:120.37:115:21New Moon18Sun
19Mon7:154.37:313.412:560.11:450.17:115:22New Moon19Mon
20Tue7:504.28:103.51:370.02:180.07:105:23New Moon20Tue
21Wed8:284.18:533.72:190.02:51-0.17:105:24Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:103.99:413.83:020.03:27-0.17:105:25Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri9:573.710:334.03:490.14:07-0.17:095:26Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat10:463.511:244.14:410.24:50-0.17:095:27First Quarter24Sat
25Sun11:363.35:380.45:400.07:085:28First Quarter25Sun
26Mon12:184.212:293.16:450.56:390.07:075:29First Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:194.21:332.98:020.57:490.07:075:30First Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:284.32:452.99:100.48:56-0.17:065:31Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu3:364.43:553.110:090.29:56-0.27:065:32Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri4:384.54:593.311:070.110:57-0.37:055:33Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat5:364.65:563.612:04-0.17:045:34Full Moon31Sat
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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