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 9m 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 - Feb 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:184.58:464.42:12-0.62:37-0.77:035:35Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri9:064.29:414.53:03-0.53:21-0.77:025:36Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat10:003.910:384.53:56-0.34:09-0.67:025:37Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:553.711:354.44:520.05:00-0.47:015:38Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon11:493.45:540.25:56-0.27:005:39Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:324.212:473.17:070.47:030.06:595:40Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:384.11:563.08:270.58:180.16:585:41Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:494.03:103.09:300.49:210.16:575:42Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri3:554.04:153.110:250.310:160.16:565:43Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat4:524.15:123.311:170.211:100.06:555:44Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:404.15:593.412:050.16:545:45New Moon11Sun
12Mon6:214.16:383.612:020.012:460.16:535:46New Moon12Mon
13Tue6:574.17:133.712:480.01:210.06:525:47New Moon13Tue
14Wed7:304.07:473.81:280.01:520.06:515:48New Moon14Wed
15Thu8:033.88:223.82:040.02:220.06:505:49Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri8:383.79:013.82:400.12:520.16:495:50Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat9:163.49:443.83:170.23:250.26:485:51Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun9:583.210:293.73:570.44:000.36:475:52Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:423.011:153.74:400.64:390.46:465:53First Quarter19Mon
20Tue11:252.95:280.85:220.56:455:54First Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:023.612:122.86:250.96:160.66:445:55First Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:553.61:082.77:371.07:240.66:425:56First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:583.72:152.88:420.88:310.46:415:56Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat3:023.83:213.09:330.69:280.26:405:57Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun3:594.04:193.410:200.310:22-0.16:395:58Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:524.25:133.811:070.011:18-0.36:385:59Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:424.46:034.311:56-0.26:366:00Full Moon27Tue
28Wed6:284.56:504.612:15-0.512:42-0.56:356:01Full Moon28Wed
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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