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 57m 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 - Jul 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:553.85:360.45:570.85:578:23Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:073.712:413.86:170.66:491.05:578:23Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:503.41:263.87:000.77:501.15:588:22Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:343.22:163.87:500.88:591.15:588:22Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:243.13:113.88:450.89:561.15:598:22Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:223.04:063.99:370.810:421.05:598:22Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:183.04:584.110:220.711:260.96:008:22Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:113.15:464.311:050.66:008:22Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:003.26:314.512:130.811:50 AM0.56:018:21Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:473.47:144.61:000.612:400.36:018:21New Moon10Tue
11Wed7:303.67:544.71:440.41:300.26:028:21New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:123.88:334.72:230.32:180.16:038:20New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:544.09:154.63:010.13:040.16:038:20Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:414.210:014.53:400.03:510.16:048:20Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:334.310:524.34:210.04:420.26:048:19Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:294.411:454.05:050.05:370.36:058:19Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:234.55:520.06:360.56:068:18First Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:373.81:184.66:440.17:430.76:068:18First Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:313.62:194.67:440.28:590.76:078:17First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:333.53:254.68:520.210:060.66:088:16Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat3:423.44:314.79:550.111:030.56:088:16Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:493.55:314.710:520.111:590.46:098:15Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:503.66:264.811:480.16:108:15Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:463.87:154.812:550.312:460.16:108:14Full Moon24Tue
25Wed7:343.97:584.81:450.21:410.16:118:13Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:174.08:374.62:280.22:290.16:128:13Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:584.19:164.43:060.23:120.26:138:12Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat9:404.19:574.23:410.23:540.46:138:11Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun10:254.010:403.94:170.34:360.66:148:10Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:124.011:253.64:520.55:200.86:158:09Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue11:584.05:300.66:061.06:168:09Third Quarter31Tue
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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