Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 45m at 2:49 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:264.76:463.812:55-0.37:035:35Full Moon1Sun
2Mon7:114.67:324.012:56-0.41:39-0.47:035:36Full Moon2Mon
3Tue7:544.48:174.01:46-0.42:19-0.47:025:37Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed8:364.29:034.02:32-0.32:57-0.37:015:38Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:213.89:523.93:18-0.13:35-0.27:005:39Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri10:073.510:403.84:040.14:140.06:595:40Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:523.211:253.74:510.44:530.26:585:41Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun11:353.05:400.75:350.56:585:42Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:113.612:192.76:400.96:260.66:575:43Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:023.51:112.67:561.07:290.76:565:44Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:033.42:162.59:001.08:330.76:555:45Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu3:073.53:212.69:490.99:240.56:545:46Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri4:033.74:172.710:330.710:110.46:535:47Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat4:523.85:073.011:170.610:590.36:525:48Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:354.05:513.311:590.411:490.16:515:49New Moon15Sun
16Mon6:144.16:303.612:370.26:505:50New Moon16Mon
17Tue6:514.27:083.812:370.01:120.06:485:51New Moon17Tue
18Wed7:274.27:464.11:21-0.21:45-0.26:475:52New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:044.18:284.32:03-0.22:20-0.36:465:53Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri8:453.99:154.42:47-0.22:57-0.36:455:53Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat9:323.710:084.43:33-0.13:38-0.36:445:54Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun10:243.411:034.44:240.14:25-0.26:435:55Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon11:173.211:594.35:200.35:17-0.16:425:56First Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:133.16:260.56:200.16:405:57First Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:014.21:193.07:470.67:370.26:395:58First Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:134.12:363.09:000.58:520.16:385:59Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri3:254.13:493.29:580.39:540.06:376:00Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat4:284.24:523.510:520.210:54-0.16:366:01Waxing Gibbous28Sat
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 5:41 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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