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 1h 54m 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 - Sep 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:374.810:543.84:120.34:570.66:397:32Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:324.811:483.74:550.35:500.86:407:31Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:284.75:450.46:501.06:407:30Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:433.51:274.66:440.68:041.16:417:28Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:443.42:354.67:560.79:231.06:427:27Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:573.53:474.69:160.610:240.86:427:25Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon4:123.74:534.710:230.511:170.66:437:24Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:174.05:514.811:220.36:447:23Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:144.46:424.812:080.412:210.26:457:21New Moon9Wed
10Thu7:044.77:274.812:570.31:180.16:457:20New Moon10Thu
11Fri7:484.98:084.71:420.22:080.16:467:18New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:294.98:474.52:230.22:530.26:477:17New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:094.99:274.23:010.23:360.36:477:16Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon9:514.810:103.93:370.44:180.66:487:14Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:384.610:573.64:150.65:010.86:497:13Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:284.411:453.44:550.85:481.16:507:11Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:174.25:381.06:401.46:507:10First Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:333.21:074.06:271.27:451.56:517:08First Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:233.12:033.97:281.49:051.56:527:07First Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:233.13:083.98:441.410:011.46:527:06First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:323.24:094.09:481.210:411.26:537:04Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue4:303.44:594.110:371.011:171.16:547:03Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:193.85:434.211:220.911:530.96:557:01Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:024.16:244.312:080.76:557:00Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:434.57:034.412:300.712:550.56:566:58Full Moon25Fri
26Sat7:224.87:414.41:080.51:410.46:576:57Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:005.18:184.41:460.32:240.36:576:56Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:405.28:574.22:250.23:070.36:586:54Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue9:235.29:414.13:040.23:520.46:596:53Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:145.110:343.93:470.24:420.67:006:51Waning Gibbous30Wed
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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