Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 11m at 6:12 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 12:30 pm (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Feb 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:183.52:312.79:060.88:500.57:045:35Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun3:183.63:312.79:530.79:370.47:035:36Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:103.74:242.910:370.610:200.37:025:37Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:563.85:113.111:200.511:060.27:015:38Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:373.95:533.312:020.37:005:39Full Moon5Wed
6Thu6:154.06:313.512:390.27:005:40Full Moon6Thu
7Fri6:504.17:063.712:360.11:130.16:595:41Full Moon7Fri
8Sat7:244.17:423.81:170.01:45-0.16:585:42Full Moon8Sat
9Sun7:594.08:203.91:56-0.12:18-0.16:575:43Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon8:373.99:034.02:35-0.12:52-0.26:565:44Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:203.79:524.13:180.03:30-0.26:555:45Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:083.510:444.14:040.14:13-0.16:545:46Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:593.411:374.14:550.35:01-0.16:535:47Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri11:513.35:530.45:570.06:525:48Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:334.112:493.27:030.57:050.06:515:49Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:384.11:593.28:180.48:180.06:505:50Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon2:484.23:113.39:210.29:22-0.26:495:50Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue3:534.34:163.610:160.010:22-0.46:485:51Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:524.55:163.911:11-0.211:22-0.56:475:52Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:464.66:094.212:05-0.46:455:53New Moon20Thu
21Fri6:344.66:574.412:21-0.612:54-0.56:445:54New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:194.57:424.51:14-0.61:38-0.66:435:55New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:014.38:264.52:02-0.52:20-0.56:425:56Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:454.09:144.32:47-0.33:00-0.46:415:57Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:323.710:044.13:33-0.13:41-0.26:395:58Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:213.510:543.94:200.24:240.16:385:59Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:083.211:423.75:080.55:090.36:376:00First Quarter27Thu
28Fri11:553.06:010.85:590.66:366:00First Quarter28Fri
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 9:21 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 First Quarter (37% illuminated). This places Cape Lookout Bight, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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