Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 06m at 3:39 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 9:29 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Jul 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:463.53:364.59:050.210:150.65:578:23Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun3:523.34:374.610:030.211:100.55:578:23Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:543.35:344.610:540.25:588:22Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:523.46:274.712:050.511:45 AM0.25:588:22Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:443.47:134.71:000.512:390.35:598:22Full Moon5Wed
6Thu7:303.57:544.61:490.41:300.35:598:22Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:103.68:314.52:300.42:160.36:008:22Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:493.69:084.43:060.42:570.46:008:21Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:293.69:474.23:400.43:370.56:018:21Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:133.610:293.94:140.44:180.66:018:21Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:003.711:133.74:480.55:010.86:028:21Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:463.711:563.55:240.65:470.96:038:20Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:293.86:010.76:361.16:038:20Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:383.31:133.86:420.87:331.26:048:19Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:213.22:023.97:290.88:401.26:058:19Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:113.02:594.08:260.89:431.16:058:18Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:113.03:594.29:240.710:340.96:068:18Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:123.14:554.410:160.511:220.86:078:17Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:093.25:484.611:060.36:078:17Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:053.56:394.912:130.612:000.16:088:16New Moon20Thu
21Fri6:573.87:275.01:050.312:570.06:098:16New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:464.18:125.11:540.11:54-0.26:098:15New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:344.48:585.02:38-0.12:47-0.26:108:14New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:244.69:464.73:22-0.33:39-0.26:118:14Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:194.710:404.54:06-0.34:33-0.16:118:13Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:184.711:354.24:53-0.35:300.26:128:12Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:144.75:43-0.16:300.46:138:12First Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:293.91:104.66:350.17:370.76:148:11First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:233.62:104.57:350.38:550.86:148:10First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:243.43:174.48:440.410:030.86:158:09Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon3:343.34:234.49:490.510:590.86:168:08Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 9% 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 Waxing Crescent (9% 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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