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 (tomorrow) : in 6h 20m at 4:30 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:30 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 - Jan 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:124.74:323.510:390.010:31-0.47:135:06Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:104.95:303.711:38-0.111:30-0.47:135:07New Moon2Wed
3Thu6:045.06:243.812:34-0.27:135:08New Moon3Thu
4Fri6:525.07:133.912:29-0.51:23-0.47:135:08New Moon4Fri
5Sat7:384.88:004.01:23-0.42:08-0.47:135:09New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:234.68:503.92:12-0.32:51-0.37:135:10Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:104.29:423.83:00-0.13:34-0.27:135:11Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:003.910:353.83:490.14:160.07:135:12Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:483.611:233.74:390.44:580.27:135:13First Quarter9Wed
10Thu11:333.35:310.65:410.37:135:14First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:093.612:173.16:290.86:300.57:135:14First Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:583.61:072.87:400.97:280.67:135:15First Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:543.62:052.78:440.98:250.57:135:16Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon2:533.63:052.79:330.89:130.57:125:17Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue3:463.73:592.810:170.79:560.47:125:18Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:353.94:492.911:020.610:410.37:125:19Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:204.15:353.111:470.411:280.17:115:20Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:014.26:173.312:290.27:115:21Full Moon18Fri
19Sat6:394.36:563.512:160.01:070.17:115:22Full Moon19Sat
20Sun7:164.47:353.71:02-0.11:42-0.17:105:23Full Moon20Sun
21Mon7:544.38:173.91:45-0.22:18-0.27:105:24Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:354.29:034.02:28-0.22:55-0.37:095:25Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:214.09:564.13:15-0.13:36-0.37:095:26Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:123.810:504.24:050.04:20-0.37:085:27Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:043.611:444.25:000.25:09-0.27:085:28Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat11:573.46:000.36:05-0.17:075:29Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:414.212:553.27:130.47:12-0.17:075:30Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:464.22:043.18:280.48:23-0.17:065:31Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue2:554.33:153.29:310.29:25-0.27:055:32Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:004.44:213.310:280.110:23-0.37:055:33Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu4:594.55:213.611:24-0.111:22-0.37:045:34Waning Crescent31Thu
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 7:30 am — 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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