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 20m 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 - Sep 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:113.76:354.312:120.812:100.76:397:32Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:513.97:104.312:520.812:560.66:407:30Full Moon2Sat
3Sun7:254.17:434.31:280.71:380.66:417:29Full Moon3Sun
4Mon7:584.38:144.21:590.62:150.66:417:27Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:304.48:454.12:290.62:500.66:427:26Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:034.49:184.02:580.63:250.66:437:25Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu9:394.49:553.83:280.64:020.86:447:23Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:214.410:373.64:010.74:410.96:447:22Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:094.311:243.44:370.85:261.16:457:21Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:594.35:180.96:151.36:467:19Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:133.312:504.36:061.07:151.46:467:18Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:053.31:474.37:061.08:271.36:477:16Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:063.42:524.38:210.99:331.16:487:15Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:163.63:584.49:330.710:250.86:487:13Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri4:223.94:574.610:330.511:130.56:497:12Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat5:214.45:514.811:300.26:507:11Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:164.96:424.912:010.212:280.06:517:09New Moon17Sun
18Mon7:075.37:304.912:500.01:25-0.26:517:08New Moon18Mon
19Tue7:555.68:164.81:39-0.22:19-0.26:527:06New Moon19Tue
20Wed8:425.69:024.62:26-0.33:09-0.26:537:05Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu9:315.59:524.43:12-0.23:590.16:547:03Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:265.310:484.14:000.04:520.36:547:02Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:255.011:473.84:510.25:480.76:557:01Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:234.75:460.66:501.06:566:59First Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:453.61:214.46:470.98:041.26:566:58First Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:453.52:254.28:011.19:201.26:576:56First Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:553.53:344.19:211.110:151.16:586:55Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:043.64:344.010:191.010:561.06:596:53Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri4:583.85:224.111:060.911:330.96:596:52Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:424.06:024.111:490.97:006:51Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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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