Tides Today & Tomorrow in Duck, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Duck, NC.
Next low tide : 8:20 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 57m at 2:09 am (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651370
Common Questions About Tides

Duck, NC Tides - May 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:253.08:373.82:240.02:150.16:097:50New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:012.99:143.83:000.02:500.16:087:51New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:402.99:543.83:390.03:290.16:077:52Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:232.810:403.74:240.14:140.26:067:53Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:102.811:293.65:130.15:060.36:057:54Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:002.86:060.26:030.36:047:54Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:213.512:562.87:010.27:050.46:037:55First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:193.42:022.98:010.28:140.36:027:56First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:273.33:163.19:030.19:240.26:017:57First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:383.34:213.410:000.010:310.16:007:58Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:413.35:193.710:55-0.111:35-0.15:597:59Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:403.36:134.011:48-0.35:587:59Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:373.37:054.212:37-0.312:40-0.45:578:00Full Moon13Sun
14Mon7:293.37:534.31:32-0.41:28-0.45:578:01Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:183.38:394.32:20-0.52:13-0.35:568:02Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:053.29:244.23:07-0.42:58-0.25:558:03Full Moon16Wed
17Thu9:533.110:113.93:54-0.33:440.05:548:03Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:422.910:593.74:43-0.14:340.25:548:04Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:312.811:463.45:340.15:280.45:538:05Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:192.76:230.36:220.65:528:06Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:333.11:112.67:120.47:190.85:528:07Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:232.92:132.68:020.58:210.85:518:07Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:222.83:192.78:520.59:220.85:508:08Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:242.74:102.99:360.510:160.75:508:09Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:172.74:523.110:160.511:060.65:498:10Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:032.75:323.310:560.411:550.55:498:10Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun5:482.76:123.511:380.35:488:11Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:332.76:513.712:410.312:210.25:488:12Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue7:162.87:313.81:220.11:030.15:478:12New Moon29Tue
30Wed7:572.88:103.92:010.01:440.05:478:13New Moon30Wed
31Thu8:372.88:524.02:40-0.12:250.05:478:14New Moon31Thu
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 5:14 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 Duck, NC?

Duck, NC is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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