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 4h 16m 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 - Sep 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:083.810:173.63:510.34:120.56:347:31Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed10:493.810:563.44:280.44:570.76:357:29Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:283.711:363.25:070.65:430.96:367:28Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:083.65:460.76:291.06:377:26First Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:163.012:503.56:280.97:181.16:377:25First Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:012.91:393.57:141.08:131.16:387:24First Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:562.82:393.58:061.19:111.16:397:22First Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:032.83:403.59:021.110:051.06:407:21Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed4:052.94:333.79:571.010:560.96:407:19Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu4:583.05:233.810:510.811:450.76:417:18Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:483.36:114.011:450.66:427:16Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:373.56:584.212:320.512:380.46:437:15Full Moon12Sat
13Sun7:233.87:424.31:150.21:280.26:437:13Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:074.18:264.31:560.12:150.16:447:12Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:524.39:114.22:38-0.13:020.16:457:10Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:394.49:594.13:21-0.13:540.16:467:09Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:294.510:503.94:070.04:500.26:477:07Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:224.511:433.74:590.15:490.46:477:06Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:164.45:530.26:510.56:487:04Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:393.51:164.26:510.47:580.66:497:03Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:453.32:274.17:550.59:090.76:507:01Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:053.33:424.09:050.610:150.66:507:00Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed4:183.34:474.010:130.611:140.66:516:58Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:193.55:444.011:160.66:526:57Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri6:143.76:344.012:080.512:160.56:536:55Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat7:023.97:194.012:560.41:080.56:546:54New Moon26Sat
27Sun7:444.07:583.91:350.41:520.46:546:52New Moon27Sun
28Mon8:224.18:333.92:090.32:290.56:556:51New Moon28Mon
29Tue8:574.19:083.72:400.43:050.56:566:49New Moon29Tue
30Wed9:334.19:443.63:110.53:420.66:576:48Waxing Crescent30Wed
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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