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 - Oct 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:135.011:343.74:350.35:370.87:006:50Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri12:134.85:310.56:381.07:016:49Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat12:353.61:144.66:340.77:511.17:026:47Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:393.62:214.57:520.99:091.07:036:46Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:533.73:334.49:160.810:090.87:036:44Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue4:064.04:374.410:230.610:570.67:046:43Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed5:074.35:334.411:190.511:420.57:056:42Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu5:594.66:224.412:130.47:066:40Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri6:464.97:064.412:270.41:050.37:076:39New Moon9Fri
10Sat7:265.07:454.31:100.31:520.37:076:38New Moon10Sat
11Sun8:045.18:214.21:500.42:340.47:086:36New Moon11Sun
12Mon8:405.08:574.02:270.43:120.57:096:35Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue9:184.89:353.73:030.63:510.77:106:34Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed9:594.610:193.53:390.74:310.97:116:33Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu10:484.411:093.44:180.95:151.17:116:31Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:404.25:011.16:031.37:126:30First Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:023.212:314.05:501.36:571.57:136:29First Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:533.21:213.96:471.48:031.57:146:28First Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:473.22:173.87:581.49:071.47:156:26First Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:493.43:173.89:121.39:521.27:166:25First Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:493.74:123.910:071.110:291.07:166:24Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu4:394.05:004.010:530.911:050.77:176:23Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri5:254.45:454.111:390.611:430.57:186:22Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat6:094.86:294.112:270.47:196:21Full Moon24Sat
25Sun6:525.27:124.212:240.31:160.37:206:19Full Moon25Sun
26Mon7:355.47:544.21:090.22:040.27:216:18Full Moon26Mon
27Tue8:195.58:364.11:550.12:500.27:226:17Full Moon27Tue
28Wed9:055.59:244.02:410.03:380.27:236:16Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu9:575.310:203.93:290.14:290.47:246:15Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri10:585.011:253.84:220.25:250.67:246:14Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat12:004.85:220.56:260.77:256:13Third Quarter31Sat
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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