Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 6:37 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 01m at 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 - Apr 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:403.53:073.19:251.09:310.86:527:27First Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:403.54:073.310:110.810:230.76:517:27Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:353.64:593.610:500.611:090.56:507:28Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:233.75:453.911:290.411:550.36:487:29Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:073.86:294.212:090.36:477:30Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:503.97:104.612:430.112:520.16:467:30Full Moon6Sun
7Mon7:304.07:514.81:310.01:34-0.16:447:31Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:104.08:334.92:16-0.12:17-0.26:437:32Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:514.09:175.03:00-0.22:59-0.36:427:33Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu9:373.910:084.93:45-0.13:44-0.26:407:34Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:313.811:054.74:340.04:34-0.16:397:34Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:313.75:270.15:300.16:387:35Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:044.512:303.76:240.36:320.36:367:36Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:024.31:323.77:290.47:450.46:357:37Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:044.12:393.78:410.49:050.46:347:38Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:124.03:493.99:450.310:120.36:337:38Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:174.04:514.210:370.111:090.26:317:39Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:154.05:454.411:240.16:307:40Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:084.06:344.612:030.112:100.06:297:41Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:544.07:174.712:560.012:570.06:287:41New Moon20Sun
21Mon7:363.97:564.71:440.01:410.06:267:42New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:143.98:334.72:260.12:200.16:257:43New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:513.79:114.53:050.12:580.26:247:44Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:293.69:524.33:430.33:350.36:237:45Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:133.410:384.14:220.44:140.56:227:45Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:023.311:274.05:030.64:570.76:217:46Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:523.25:460.85:440.86:207:47Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:143.812:403.26:330.96:361.06:187:48First Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:013.71:293.27:251.07:381.16:177:49First Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:513.62:243.48:240.98:481.06:167:49First Quarter30Wed
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 3:33 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 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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