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 4h 49m 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 - May 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:473.53:233.69:180.89:480.86:157:50First Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:443.54:173.910:030.610:370.66:147:51Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat4:373.65:074.210:440.411:240.46:137:52Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun5:273.75:544.611:250.26:127:53Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon6:153.86:414.912:130.212:110.06:117:53Full Moon5Mon
6Tue7:023.97:275.11:050.01:00-0.16:107:54Full Moon6Tue
7Wed7:474.08:135.31:55-0.11:50-0.36:097:55Full Moon7Wed
8Thu8:334.19:005.22:43-0.22:39-0.36:087:56Full Moon8Thu
9Fri9:224.09:515.13:31-0.23:29-0.36:087:57Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:184.010:494.94:21-0.14:23-0.16:077:57Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:213.911:494.65:140.05:210.16:067:58Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:224.06:100.16:250.36:057:59Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:464.41:224.07:090.27:360.56:048:00Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:444.12:254.08:150.38:550.56:038:01Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:483.93:324.29:190.310:020.56:038:01Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri3:523.74:324.310:110.210:560.46:028:02Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat4:513.75:254.510:570.211:470.46:018:03Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:433.66:124.611:410.26:018:04Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:313.66:554.612:380.312:260.26:008:04New Moon19Mon
20Tue7:133.67:344.61:260.31:110.35:598:05New Moon20Tue
21Wed7:503.68:104.62:080.31:520.35:598:06New Moon21Wed
22Thu8:263.68:464.52:450.32:310.45:588:07New Moon22Thu
23Fri9:033.59:234.43:210.43:080.45:588:07Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat9:443.410:054.23:570.53:470.55:578:08Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:313.310:524.04:350.64:280.75:578:09Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:213.311:393.95:140.65:140.85:568:09Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:093.45:560.76:030.95:568:10First Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:243.712:563.56:390.86:581.05:558:11First Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:093.61:443.67:270.88:011.05:558:11First Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:583.52:383.88:210.79:080.95:548:12First Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:543.43:364.19:150.510:040.75:548:13Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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