Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 3:37 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 39m at 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 - Nov 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:594.77:163.812:320.71:260.77:276:12Full Moon1Wed
2Thu7:344.87:513.81:110.62:050.67:286:11Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:094.88:253.71:490.62:420.67:296:10Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:464.89:023.62:270.63:200.67:306:09Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun8:274.78:453.52:050.63:000.76:305:08Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon9:144.69:383.52:470.63:440.86:315:07Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:094.510:383.63:350.74:330.86:325:06Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:044.411:353.74:310.85:240.86:335:06Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu11:594.25:340.96:220.86:345:05Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:333.912:564.16:470.97:240.66:355:04Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:374.22:004.08:040.78:240.46:365:03Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun2:414.53:034.09:090.59:150.26:375:03Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:404.94:014.010:040.310:030.06:385:02Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:355.24:564.111:000.110:53-0.16:395:01Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:285.45:494.111:560.011:46-0.26:405:01New Moon15Wed
16Thu6:185.56:374.112:500.06:415:00New Moon16Thu
17Fri7:045.47:234.012:39-0.21:390.06:425:00New Moon17Fri
18Sat7:505.28:103.91:29-0.12:260.16:434:59Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:384.99:013.72:170.13:130.36:444:59Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:304.69:593.63:050.44:010.56:454:58Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:254.310:573.53:570.64:490.76:464:58Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:164.011:483.54:510.95:380.86:474:57First Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:043.75:491.16:300.96:484:57First Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:393.512:533.56:581.27:270.96:494:57First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:343.61:473.38:111.28:180.96:504:56First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:293.82:433.39:051.08:590.86:504:56Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:203.93:343.29:480.99:360.76:514:56Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue4:054.14:203.310:300.810:130.66:524:55Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed4:484.35:043.311:130.710:520.56:534:55Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:294.55:463.411:590.611:350.46:544:55Full Moon30Thu
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 12:33 pm — 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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