Tides Today & Tomorrow in Duck, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Duck, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 21m at 9:11 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:073.111:422.84:580.25:37-0.17:144:59First Quarter1Fri
2Sat11:553.05:550.36:26-0.27:144:59First Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:382.912:522.86:580.27:20-0.27:145:00First Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:423.11:582.78:050.18:17-0.37:145:01First Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:473.43:052.79:110.09:14-0.57:145:02Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed3:483.74:072.810:15-0.210:12-0.67:145:03Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:473.95:092.911:19-0.411:11-0.77:145:04Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri5:454.16:093.012:17-0.67:145:05Full Moon8Fri
9Sat6:404.27:043.112:09-0.81:10-0.77:145:05Full Moon9Sat
10Sun7:314.27:563.11:02-0.91:59-0.87:145:06Full Moon10Sun
11Mon8:224.18:493.11:54-0.82:49-0.77:145:07Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue9:123.89:433.12:46-0.63:40-0.67:145:08Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:023.610:363.03:42-0.44:32-0.57:135:09Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu10:503.211:272.94:40-0.25:21-0.37:135:10Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri11:362.95:370.16:08-0.27:135:11Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:212.812:252.66:370.36:570.07:125:12Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:222.81:232.37:420.47:460.17:125:13Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:252.82:282.28:440.48:350.17:125:14Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:182.83:252.29:390.49:200.27:115:15Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:052.94:152.210:310.310:060.17:115:16Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu4:503.05:042.211:200.210:530.17:105:17Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri5:333.25:482.312:020.17:105:18Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat6:133.36:282.412:370.07:095:19New Moon23Sat
24Sun6:503.47:052.512:19-0.21:10-0.27:095:20New Moon24Sun
25Mon7:263.47:422.612:57-0.21:43-0.37:085:21New Moon25Mon
26Tue8:013.48:202.71:35-0.32:18-0.37:085:23New Moon26Tue
27Wed8:393.49:012.82:15-0.32:56-0.37:075:24Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu9:183.39:442.92:59-0.23:37-0.47:065:25Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri10:013.210:302.93:48-0.14:21-0.47:065:26Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat10:453.011:183.04:40-0.15:07-0.47:055:27Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun11:332.95:370.05:56-0.37:045:28First Quarter31Sun
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 12:36 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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