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 2h 44m 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 - Apr 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:583.97:174.312:540.11:040.16:527:27New Moon1Mon
2Tue7:353.97:524.41:390.11:420.16:517:28New Moon2Tue
3Wed8:093.88:264.42:180.12:170.26:497:28New Moon3Wed
4Thu8:423.79:004.42:540.22:500.26:487:29New Moon4Thu
5Fri9:163.69:374.23:290.33:230.36:477:30Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat9:553.410:204.14:050.43:590.46:457:31Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:393.211:074.04:440.64:370.56:447:31Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon11:283.111:563.85:270.75:200.76:437:32Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:163.16:130.96:090.86:417:33First Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:443.71:053.17:051.07:060.96:407:34First Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:343.72:003.18:071.08:160.96:397:35First Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:313.63:023.49:080.89:250.76:377:35First Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:323.74:033.79:570.610:200.56:367:36Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun4:293.84:574.110:410.311:120.26:357:37Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon5:213.95:484.511:250.16:347:38Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue6:124.16:384.912:040.012:12-0.26:327:38Full Moon16Tue
17Wed7:004.27:265.212:59-0.21:02-0.46:317:39Full Moon17Wed
18Thu7:474.28:135.41:52-0.41:52-0.56:307:40Full Moon18Thu
19Fri8:334.29:015.42:42-0.42:41-0.56:297:41Full Moon19Fri
20Sat9:224.19:545.23:32-0.33:31-0.56:277:42Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun10:183.910:534.94:23-0.24:24-0.36:267:42Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:213.811:544.65:180.05:220.06:257:43Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:233.76:160.26:250.36:247:44Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed12:524.31:243.77:200.47:370.56:237:45Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:524.12:303.78:310.58:580.66:227:46Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:573.83:383.89:340.410:050.66:207:46Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat4:023.74:384.010:240.410:570.56:197:47Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun4:583.65:284.111:060.411:460.46:187:48Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon5:473.66:114.311:460.46:177:49Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue6:303.66:504.412:330.412:250.46:167:50New Moon30Tue
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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