Tides Today & Tomorrow in Duck, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Duck, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:20 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 06m at 2:09 am (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651370
Common Questions About Tides

Duck, NC Tides - Jun 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:212.89:373.93:22-0.13:090.05:468:14Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:092.910:253.94:09-0.13:590.15:468:15Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:002.911:163.85:00-0.14:550.15:468:16Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:532.95:530.05:550.25:468:16Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:093.612:493.06:460.06:580.35:458:17First Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:043.41:533.27:420.08:050.35:458:17First Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:073.23:023.48:39-0.19:160.25:458:18First Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:163.14:053.69:34-0.110:220.15:458:18Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat4:203.05:013.810:27-0.211:250.05:458:19Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun5:203.05:554.011:20-0.25:458:19Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon6:182.96:474.112:27-0.112:14-0.25:458:20Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue7:122.97:354.21:21-0.21:06-0.25:458:20Full Moon12Tue
13Wed8:013.08:214.12:08-0.31:53-0.15:458:21Full Moon13Wed
14Thu8:472.99:053.92:52-0.22:370.05:458:21Full Moon14Thu
15Fri9:332.99:483.83:35-0.13:210.15:458:21Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat10:202.810:333.54:190.04:080.35:458:22Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:062.811:163.35:040.14:580.55:458:22Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:512.811:573.15:470.25:480.65:458:22Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:352.76:290.36:390.75:458:23Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:382.91:222.77:090.47:320.85:458:23Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:242.82:162.87:520.48:290.85:468:23Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:172.63:112.98:350.49:260.85:468:23Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:152.53:593.19:200.410:190.75:468:23Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun4:092.54:433.310:040.411:100.55:468:24Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:002.55:283.510:500.35:478:24Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue5:502.56:143.712:020.311:38 AM0.25:478:24Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:412.67:013.912:520.212:290.15:478:24New Moon27Wed
28Thu7:292.87:484.01:370.01:180.05:488:24New Moon28Thu
29Fri8:162.98:344.12:20-0.22:06-0.15:488:24New Moon29Fri
30Sat9:033.09:224.13:05-0.22:54-0.25:498:24New Moon30Sat
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (52% illuminated). This places Duck, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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