Tides Today & Tomorrow in Duck, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Duck, NC.
Next low tide : in 17m at 8:42 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Aug 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:253.811:383.75:10-0.35:350.06:108:08Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:193.96:00-0.26:380.26:118:07First Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:303.41:163.96:52-0.17:430.36:118:06First Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:273.12:203.97:460.18:540.46:128:05First Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:362.93:283.98:450.210:010.56:138:04First Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:492.84:303.99:450.311:030.56:148:03Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue4:542.85:273.910:430.46:158:02Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:532.86:203.912:030.511:43 AM0.46:158:01Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:462.97:083.912:560.412:390.46:168:00Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri7:323.07:493.81:390.31:260.46:177:59Full Moon10Fri
11Sat8:123.18:253.82:150.32:060.46:187:57Full Moon11Sat
12Sun8:493.29:003.72:460.32:420.56:197:56Full Moon12Sun
13Mon9:263.39:343.63:170.33:190.56:197:55Full Moon13Mon
14Tue10:033.310:103.53:480.33:580.66:207:54Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:403.310:463.34:220.44:400.76:217:53Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:173.411:233.24:570.55:240.86:227:52Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri11:543.45:340.66:110.96:237:50Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:023.012:343.46:130.66:591.06:237:49Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:442.81:193.56:560.77:541.06:247:48Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:332.72:143.57:450.78:541.06:257:47Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:352.63:173.68:410.79:540.96:267:45Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:422.74:173.89:400.610:520.76:277:44Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu4:442.95:154.010:400.511:490.56:277:43Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri5:433.16:124.211:400.36:287:41Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:413.47:064.412:440.212:400.16:297:40New Moon25Sat
26Sun7:353.77:574.51:330.01:36-0.16:307:39New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:264.08:464.52:19-0.22:29-0.26:307:37New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:174.29:354.33:04-0.33:23-0.26:317:36Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:094.410:274.13:51-0.34:20-0.16:327:35Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:024.411:193.84:40-0.25:200.16:337:33Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri11:564.45:320.06:220.36:347:32Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 11:25 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 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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