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 5h 23m 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 - May 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:433.33:313.09:170.29:350.36:107:50First Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:573.24:353.210:160.210:410.26:087:51Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:583.25:293.411:090.111:430.26:077:51Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:513.26:183.611:590.16:067:52Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:403.17:023.712:380.112:430.06:057:53Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:223.17:403.81:240.01:210.06:047:54Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:003.18:153.82:030.01:550.06:037:55Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:353.08:493.82:370.02:270.16:027:56Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:102.99:233.73:100.02:590.26:017:56Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:472.910:003.53:450.13:350.36:007:57Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:272.810:393.44:230.24:140.56:007:58Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:072.711:193.35:050.34:580.65:597:59Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:482.65:480.45:450.75:588:00Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:013.212:322.66:330.56:350.85:578:01Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:463.11:212.67:210.57:300.85:568:01Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:383.02:202.78:130.58:310.75:558:02Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:392.93:222.99:050.49:320.55:558:03Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:403.04:173.29:550.210:300.35:548:04Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:363.15:083.510:450.011:270.15:538:05Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:303.25:593.911:35-0.25:538:05Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:243.36:504.212:25-0.212:26-0.35:528:06New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:183.37:414.41:19-0.41:17-0.55:518:07New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:093.48:314.52:10-0.62:06-0.55:518:08New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:013.49:224.53:00-0.62:56-0.55:508:08New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:553.310:174.33:53-0.63:50-0.45:508:09Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:523.311:134.14:51-0.54:49-0.25:498:10Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:513.25:50-0.35:530.05:498:11Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:103.812:513.16:49-0.26:590.15:488:11First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:103.51:593.17:500.08:100.35:488:12First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:193.23:123.28:500.19:220.35:478:13First Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:303.04:133.39:450.110:260.35:478:13First Quarter31Mon
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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