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 5h 17m at 3:37 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 9:59 pm (4.9 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 - Mar 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:134.57:374.91:08-0.71:27-0.76:346:02Full Moon1Thu
2Fri7:574.48:254.91:59-0.72:11-0.86:336:03Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat8:454.29:184.92:48-0.62:57-0.76:316:04Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun9:393.910:164.73:41-0.33:46-0.56:306:04Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:363.611:154.54:36-0.14:38-0.36:296:05Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue11:333.45:360.35:360.06:276:06Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:134.212:323.26:460.56:460.36:266:07Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:174.01:413.18:080.68:060.46:256:08Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:303.82:573.19:130.69:130.46:236:09Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat3:373.84:023.210:040.510:070.36:226:09Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:333.85:543.511:500.411:570.37:217:10Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:193.96:383.712:320.37:197:11Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:583.97:143.912:460.21:110.37:187:12New Moon13Tue
14Wed7:323.97:474.01:290.21:450.27:177:13New Moon14Wed
15Thu8:043.88:194.12:070.12:160.27:157:14New Moon15Thu
16Fri8:353.78:524.12:420.12:460.27:147:14New Moon16Fri
17Sat9:073.69:274.13:160.23:170.27:137:15Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun9:423.410:064.03:510.33:490.37:117:16Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:223.310:514.04:290.44:240.47:107:17Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:083.111:403.95:100.65:030.57:087:18Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:553.05:560.85:480.67:077:18First Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:293.812:443.06:480.96:410.77:067:19First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:203.81:393.07:510.97:490.77:047:20First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:193.82:443.19:000.89:040.57:037:21First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:253.83:523.49:560.610:080.37:017:21Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:264.04:523.910:440.311:040.07:007:22Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:224.25:484.311:310.06:597:23Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:144.36:404.812:00-0.212:20-0.36:577:24Full Moon28Wed
29Thu7:044.47:295.112:58-0.41:10-0.56:567:25Full Moon29Thu
30Fri7:514.48:165.31:53-0.61:59-0.66:557:25Full Moon30Fri
31Sat8:374.39:055.32:44-0.62:47-0.76:537:26Full Moon31Sat
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 6:48 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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