Tides Today & Tomorrow in Duck, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Duck, NC.
Next low tide : 10:36 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 20m at 4:01 pm (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651370
Common Questions About Tides

Duck, NC Tides - Aug 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:083.59:244.03:04-0.23:04-0.16:108:08New Moon1Sat
2Sun9:553.510:083.83:47-0.13:520.16:108:07Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon10:433.510:513.64:310.04:430.36:118:06Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue11:283.511:333.35:140.15:340.56:128:05Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:113.45:550.36:230.76:138:04Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:133.112:543.36:350.47:130.86:148:03First Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:552.91:423.37:160.68:080.96:148:02First Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:452.72:383.38:020.79:050.96:158:01First Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:462.63:343.38:520.89:590.96:168:00First Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:492.64:253.49:420.810:500.86:177:59Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:442.65:133.610:320.711:400.76:187:58Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:352.86:003.711:230.66:187:57Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:242.96:463.912:280.512:140.56:197:55Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:093.17:284.01:100.31:030.36:207:54Full Moon14Fri
15Sat7:523.38:094.11:490.21:480.26:217:53Full Moon15Sat
16Sun8:333.58:504.12:280.02:320.16:227:52Full Moon16Sun
17Mon9:173.79:334.03:07-0.13:180.16:227:51Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue10:033.810:193.93:49-0.14:090.26:237:49Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed10:513.911:083.84:35-0.15:040.36:247:48Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu11:414.011:573.65:230.06:020.36:257:47Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:344.06:140.17:020.46:267:46Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:513.41:324.07:080.28:080.56:267:44Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:533.22:414.08:080.29:180.56:277:43Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:073.13:514.09:120.310:240.56:287:42Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:193.14:554.110:160.311:270.46:297:40Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed5:243.35:544.211:190.36:297:39Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:243.46:494.212:260.312:210.26:307:38Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri7:173.67:374.21:170.21:170.26:317:36New Moon28Fri
29Sat8:033.78:204.12:000.12:040.26:327:35New Moon29Sat
30Sun8:463.89:004.02:390.12:470.26:337:34New Moon30Sun
31Mon9:273.99:383.83:150.23:290.46:337:32Waxing Crescent31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8651370)

Common Questions About Duck, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Duck, NC today?

Slack tide in Duck, NC is approximately 7:18 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 Duck, NC?

Duck, NC is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% 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 Duck, 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 Duck, NC?

Tide predictions for Duck, 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 Duck, NC?

Tide data for Duck, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8651370. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8651370.

What is the moon phase in Duck, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Duck, NC is Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated). This places Duck, 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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