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 4h 21m 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 - Apr 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:254.19:575.13:33-0.53:34-0.66:527:27Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:193.910:554.84:25-0.24:25-0.36:507:28Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:193.711:544.55:200.05:200.06:497:28Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:183.56:180.36:190.36:487:29Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:524.21:173.37:230.67:270.66:467:30Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:523.92:233.38:390.78:500.76:457:31Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:003.73:353.39:450.79:580.76:447:32Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:063.64:373.510:320.610:500.66:427:32Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:003.65:263.711:120.511:360.56:417:33Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:463.66:073.911:490.56:407:34Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:263.66:444.112:210.512:260.46:387:35Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:023.77:184.31:040.41:020.46:377:36New Moon12Thu
13Fri7:353.77:514.41:440.31:380.46:367:36New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:073.68:244.42:200.32:110.36:357:37New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:403.58:584.42:540.32:450.46:337:38New Moon15Sun
16Mon9:153.49:364.33:290.43:190.46:327:39Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:543.310:204.24:060.53:550.56:317:39Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:413.211:104.14:470.64:360.56:307:40Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:333.25:320.75:240.66:287:41Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:014.012:253.26:200.86:190.76:277:42First Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:524.01:193.47:160.87:250.76:267:43First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:473.92:203.68:180.78:410.66:257:43First Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:493.93:253.99:180.59:490.46:247:44Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue3:533.94:274.310:100.210:460.16:227:45Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:514.05:234.810:58-0.111:42-0.16:217:46Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:474.16:175.111:47-0.36:207:47Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:404.27:095.412:40-0.212:40-0.46:197:47Full Moon27Fri
28Sat7:304.27:585.51:36-0.41:33-0.56:187:48Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:184.28:465.42:29-0.42:25-0.56:177:49Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:074.09:375.13:19-0.33:15-0.46:167:50Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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