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 1h 11m 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 - Aug 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:413.35:224.410:440.511:510.76:168:07Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:403.46:134.411:350.56:178:07Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:313.56:574.512:420.712:260.56:188:06Full Moon3Thu
4Fri7:133.67:354.51:270.61:150.56:198:05Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:503.88:094.42:040.51:590.56:198:04Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:253.98:414.32:360.52:370.56:208:03Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:594.09:154.23:060.53:140.56:218:02Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:364.09:514.03:360.53:510.66:228:01Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:174.010:323.74:070.54:300.76:228:00Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:024.011:153.54:400.65:120.96:237:59Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:484.011:593.45:160.75:571.16:247:58Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:334.05:550.86:481.26:257:56Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:433.21:224.16:420.97:521.36:257:55Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:313.12:194.17:390.99:041.36:267:54Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:323.13:244.28:480.810:041.16:277:53Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:403.24:264.49:510.610:540.86:287:52Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:443.55:234.710:470.311:430.66:287:51Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:423.96:164.911:430.16:297:50Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:374.37:065.012:330.312:42-0.16:307:48New Moon19Sat
20Sun7:274.77:525.11:230.01:40-0.26:317:47New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:155.08:375.02:10-0.22:34-0.36:317:46New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:035.29:244.72:54-0.33:25-0.26:327:45Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed9:555.210:164.43:39-0.34:17-0.16:337:43Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:525.111:124.14:26-0.25:120.26:347:42Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:504.95:160.06:100.56:347:41First Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:083.912:474.76:100.37:140.86:357:40First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:043.61:474.57:110.68:341.06:367:38First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:053.42:554.38:250.89:471.06:367:37First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:173.34:054.29:380.810:421.06:377:36Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed4:273.45:044.210:340.811:290.96:387:34Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu5:243.65:534.311:230.76:397:33Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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