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 (tomorrow) : in 4h 09m at 3:39 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:29 am (4.0 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 - May 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:334.21:033.66:550.67:070.66:157:51First Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:294.12:053.87:580.58:250.66:147:52First Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:314.03:114.19:020.39:380.46:137:52First Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:363.94:154.49:570.110:380.26:127:53Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri4:373.95:124.810:45-0.111:340.16:117:54Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:343.96:065.011:34-0.26:107:55Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun6:273.96:565.212:310.012:25-0.26:097:56Full Moon7Sun
8Mon7:173.97:435.21:26-0.11:17-0.26:087:56Full Moon8Mon
9Tue8:023.98:275.12:17-0.12:06-0.26:077:57Full Moon9Tue
10Wed8:463.89:124.93:030.02:530.06:067:58Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu9:323.610:004.63:480.13:380.26:057:59Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri10:243.510:524.34:340.34:240.46:048:00Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:203.311:444.05:200.55:140.66:048:00Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:133.36:070.76:060.96:038:01Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:333.81:023.36:560.97:051.06:028:02Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:193.61:533.47:500.98:151.16:018:03Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:103.42:493.58:450.99:231.16:018:03Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:053.33:433.79:320.810:140.96:008:04Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri3:593.24:323.910:110.710:570.86:008:05Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat4:483.25:174.110:480.611:400.75:598:06Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:343.36:014.411:260.55:588:06Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:193.46:434.612:260.612:070.45:588:07New Moon22Mon
23Tue7:013.47:244.81:130.412:520.35:578:08New Moon23Tue
24Wed7:413.58:054.91:570.31:380.25:578:08New Moon24Wed
25Thu8:223.58:474.92:400.32:240.15:568:09New Moon25Thu
26Fri9:063.69:334.83:220.23:100.15:568:10Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat9:563.610:254.64:050.23:590.25:558:11Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun10:553.711:214.54:520.24:540.35:558:11Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon11:553.85:420.25:530.45:558:12First Quarter29Mon
30Tue12:164.312:524.06:330.26:590.55:548:12First Quarter30Tue
31Wed1:104.01:504.27:300.28:130.65:548:13First Quarter31Wed
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 6:34 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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