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 4h 11m at 4:35 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 10:57 pm (4.6 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 - Jan 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:023.91:133.27:400.77:400.37:135:06First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:023.82:143.08:470.78:360.47:135:07Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri3:023.83:142.99:380.79:230.47:135:07Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat3:543.94:072.910:240.610:050.47:135:08Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun4:414.04:553.011:090.510:470.37:135:09Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon5:244.15:383.111:540.511:310.37:135:10Full Moon6Mon
7Tue6:034.26:183.212:350.47:135:11Full Moon7Tue
8Wed6:394.26:543.312:160.21:110.37:135:12Full Moon8Wed
9Thu7:134.27:303.412:580.21:430.27:135:12Full Moon9Thu
10Fri7:474.28:063.51:360.12:150.17:135:13Full Moon10Fri
11Sat8:234.18:473.52:140.22:480.17:135:14Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun9:033.99:323.62:540.23:230.17:135:15Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon9:473.710:213.73:370.34:000.17:135:16Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue10:343.611:103.84:240.44:410.17:125:17Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed11:223.45:170.55:280.17:125:18Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:014.012:123.36:170.66:230.17:125:19Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:564.11:103.27:280.57:280.07:125:20Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:004.22:183.28:380.48:33-0.17:115:21Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun3:064.43:253.39:370.29:32-0.37:115:22Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon4:084.64:293.510:330.010:30-0.57:105:23Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:074.85:283.811:30-0.311:31-0.67:105:24New Moon21Tue
22Wed6:014.96:234.112:26-0.57:105:25New Moon22Wed
23Thu6:514.97:134.212:31-0.71:17-0.67:095:26New Moon23Thu
24Fri7:374.88:024.31:26-0.72:03-0.77:095:27New Moon24Fri
25Sat8:244.68:534.32:17-0.62:47-0.77:085:28Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:134.29:474.23:08-0.43:32-0.57:085:29Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon10:053.910:414.13:59-0.14:17-0.37:075:30Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:563.611:323.94:510.25:030.07:065:31First Quarter28Tue
29Wed11:443.35:460.55:520.27:065:32First Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:223.712:323.06:510.76:480.47:055:33First Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:163.61:272.88:060.87:520.57:045:34First Quarter31Fri
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 7:46 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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