Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 4:35 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 52m at 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 - Aug 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:584.29:154.43:000.23:110.36:168:08Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri9:404.39:574.23:350.23:540.36:178:07Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:284.410:454.14:120.14:400.46:188:06Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:214.511:363.94:540.15:320.56:188:05Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:144.55:400.26:270.76:198:04First Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:283.71:094.66:320.27:320.86:208:03First Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:223.62:094.67:330.38:470.86:218:02First Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:253.53:174.68:440.39:560.76:218:01Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri3:363.64:244.79:520.210:530.56:228:00Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat4:453.75:254.810:510.111:480.36:237:59Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun5:474.06:214.911:500.06:247:58Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:434.27:125.012:430.212:50-0.16:247:57Full Moon12Mon
13Tue7:334.57:574.91:340.01:46-0.16:257:56Full Moon13Tue
14Wed8:184.68:394.72:200.02:360.06:267:55Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:024.69:214.53:010.03:210.16:277:54Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri9:474.510:054.23:400.14:060.36:277:53Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:354.410:523.94:190.24:510.56:287:51Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:244.311:393.74:590.45:370.86:297:50Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:124.15:400.76:261.16:307:49Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue12:253.412:594.06:250.97:231.36:307:48Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:113.31:503.97:171.08:361.46:317:47Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:023.12:493.98:211.19:421.36:327:45Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:053.13:503.99:251.010:291.26:327:44Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat4:073.24:454.110:170.911:101.16:337:43Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:013.45:324.211:020.811:500.96:347:41Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:493.76:164.411:480.66:357:40Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:334.06:564.512:310.712:360.56:357:39New Moon27Tue
28Wed7:144.37:354.61:110.51:240.36:367:38New Moon28Wed
29Thu7:534.68:124.61:490.32:090.26:377:36New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:334.88:504.52:260.22:520.26:377:35New Moon30Fri
31Sat9:154.99:334.33:040.13:360.26:387:34Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 1:32 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 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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