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 4h 26m 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 - Jul 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:543.110:124.03:52-0.33:47-0.15:498:24Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:483.211:043.94:43-0.34:450.05:508:24Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:423.311:553.75:35-0.35:460.15:508:24Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:373.46:26-0.26:490.25:518:23First Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:483.41:373.57:18-0.27:560.25:518:23First Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:473.12:433.68:12-0.19:060.35:528:23First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:552.93:473.89:08-0.110:120.25:528:23Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:022.84:453.910:030.011:150.25:538:23Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:042.75:403.910:580.05:538:22Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:032.76:334.012:170.111:54 AM0.15:548:22Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:592.87:223.91:110.112:490.15:558:22Full Moon11Wed
12Thu7:472.98:053.91:560.01:380.15:558:21Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:312.98:463.82:360.02:210.25:568:21Full Moon13Fri
14Sat9:132.99:253.73:130.03:020.25:568:20Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:553.010:043.53:500.13:430.45:578:20Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:373.010:433.44:280.24:270.55:588:19Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:183.011:213.25:060.25:130.75:588:19Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:573.011:593.05:440.36:000.85:598:18Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:373.06:210.46:480.86:008:18Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:392.81:193.16:590.47:400.96:018:17Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:242.72:093.17:410.58:370.96:018:16Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:182.53:043.38:290.59:340.86:028:16Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:192.53:583.49:190.510:290.76:038:15Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:172.54:493.610:110.411:240.56:048:14Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:132.65:423.811:050.36:048:14Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:092.86:354.012:200.312:010.16:058:13Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:043.07:274.21:120.112:570.06:068:12New Moon27Fri
28Sat7:553.28:164.31:58-0.11:50-0.26:078:11New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:453.49:054.32:44-0.32:42-0.26:078:10New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:373.69:554.23:30-0.33:35-0.26:088:10Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue10:313.710:474.04:19-0.44:34-0.16:098:09Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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