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 2h 39m 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 - Sep 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:024.910:214.23:440.14:230.36:397:32Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:574.911:164.04:280.15:150.56:407:31Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:544.85:180.26:120.76:407:30First Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:123.812:524.76:140.47:160.96:417:28First Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:103.71:534.67:180.58:330.96:427:27First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:163.73:034.68:350.69:440.86:427:25Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat3:293.84:114.69:480.510:400.66:437:24Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:384.05:124.610:490.411:310.56:447:23Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:374.36:064.711:450.36:457:21Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:304.56:544.712:200.312:410.26:457:20Full Moon10Tue
11Wed7:164.77:374.71:080.31:330.26:467:18Full Moon11Wed
12Thu7:574.98:154.51:510.22:190.26:477:17Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:354.98:534.32:300.33:000.36:477:16Full Moon13Fri
14Sat9:144.89:314.13:060.33:390.56:487:14Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:554.610:133.93:410.54:200.76:497:13Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:414.411:003.64:190.75:020.96:507:11Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:304.311:483.54:590.95:471.16:507:10Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:194.15:431.06:371.36:517:08Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:363.41:084.06:331.27:381.56:527:07Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:263.32:023.97:331.38:501.56:527:06Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:243.33:033.98:451.39:461.36:537:04Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:283.44:024.09:471.110:281.16:547:03Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:253.74:534.110:360.911:060.96:557:01Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:144.05:394.311:220.711:450.76:557:00Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:004.46:234.412:090.56:566:58Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:444.87:054.512:270.512:590.36:576:57New Moon26Thu
27Fri7:265.17:464.61:100.31:470.26:586:56New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:095.38:274.51:530.12:330.16:586:54New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:525.49:114.42:360.03:190.16:596:53Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon9:415.310:014.23:200.04:080.37:006:51Waxing Crescent30Mon
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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