Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 16m at 7:04 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 1:24 pm (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Sep 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:303.75:574.211:310.76:397:32Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:143.86:364.312:130.812:160.76:407:30Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:524.07:124.312:520.71:000.66:417:29New Moon3Fri
4Sat7:274.27:454.41:280.71:400.66:417:27New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:014.38:174.32:010.62:180.56:427:26New Moon5Sun
6Mon8:344.48:504.22:320.62:530.56:437:25New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:094.49:254.13:040.53:290.66:447:23Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed9:484.410:043.93:360.64:080.76:447:22Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu10:324.410:503.84:120.64:490.86:457:20Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:224.411:393.64:510.75:361.06:467:19Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:134.45:360.86:281.16:467:18First Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:303.61:054.46:290.87:291.16:477:16First Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:243.62:044.47:330.88:401.16:487:15First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:283.73:104.58:470.79:430.86:497:13Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed3:373.94:144.69:540.510:360.56:497:12Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:414.35:134.810:520.211:260.36:507:11Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:394.76:084.911:490.06:517:09Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:345.17:005.012:180.012:48-0.16:517:08Full Moon18Sat
19Sun7:255.47:485.01:10-0.21:45-0.26:527:06Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:135.58:344.92:00-0.32:37-0.26:537:05Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:005.59:224.72:47-0.33:26-0.16:547:03Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed9:515.310:134.43:34-0.14:170.16:547:02Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:465.111:104.14:220.15:090.46:557:01Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:444.85:130.46:050.76:566:59Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:073.912:394.56:070.77:051.06:566:58Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:023.71:344.37:081.08:171.26:576:56Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:003.62:354.18:221.19:261.26:586:55Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:063.63:404.09:331.110:161.16:596:53Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed4:083.74:354.010:251.010:561.06:596:52Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu4:593.85:214.111:080.911:320.97:006:51Waning Crescent30Thu
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 10:14 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 minimum.

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 (48% illuminated). This places Cape Lookout Bight, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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