Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 56m at 4:30 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 10:30 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (17% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Mar 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:464.25:103.711:050.111:15-0.16:346:02Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:374.25:584.011:540.06:336:02New Moon2Sat
3Sun6:214.26:404.112:10-0.212:38-0.16:326:03New Moon3Sun
4Mon6:594.17:174.212:57-0.21:16-0.26:306:04New Moon4Mon
5Tue7:354.07:544.21:38-0.21:51-0.16:296:05New Moon5Tue
6Wed8:103.88:314.12:16-0.12:240.06:286:06Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu8:473.69:124.02:540.12:580.16:266:07Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri9:293.49:583.93:330.33:330.26:256:08Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:143.210:453.84:140.54:120.46:246:08Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:593.05:580.75:550.67:227:09First Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:313.712:452.96:480.96:440.77:217:10First Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:203.61:352.87:511.07:450.87:207:11First Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:163.52:352.89:021.08:560.77:187:12First Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:193.53:413.09:580.89:560.67:177:13Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri4:183.74:393.310:420.610:470.47:167:13Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:103.85:313.611:230.411:370.17:147:14Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:584.06:194.112:060.17:137:15Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:444.27:054.512:29-0.112:51-0.17:127:16Full Moon18Mon
19Tue7:274.37:494.81:21-0.31:36-0.37:107:17Full Moon19Tue
20Wed8:094.38:335.02:10-0.42:19-0.57:097:17Full Moon20Wed
21Thu8:534.29:205.02:58-0.53:03-0.67:077:18Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri9:404.010:124.93:46-0.43:49-0.57:067:19Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat10:343.811:104.84:37-0.24:39-0.47:057:20Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:333.75:310.05:34-0.17:037:20Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:104.512:323.56:310.36:350.17:027:21Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:094.31:343.47:400.57:480.37:007:22Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:134.12:443.48:580.59:100.46:597:23Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:243.93:573.510:020.410:170.36:587:24Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri4:303.95:003.710:530.311:120.26:567:24Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:273.95:534.011:380.26:557:25Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun6:163.96:384.212:040.212:230.26:547:26Waning Crescent31Sun
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 17% 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 (17% 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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