Tides Today & Tomorrow in Duck, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Duck, NC.
Next low tide : 6:38 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 14m at 12:21 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651370
Common Questions About Tides

Duck, NC Tides - May 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:523.45:273.711:07-0.111:42-0.26:097:50Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:493.46:214.012:00-0.36:087:51Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:453.57:134.412:43-0.412:51-0.56:077:52Full Moon3Fri
4Sat7:383.58:034.51:38-0.61:40-0.66:067:52Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:293.58:534.52:29-0.72:27-0.56:057:53Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:203.39:444.43:20-0.63:16-0.46:047:54Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:143.210:384.24:14-0.44:09-0.26:037:55Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:093.011:333.95:11-0.25:070.06:027:56Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:052.96:100.06:090.36:017:57Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:283.51:042.87:090.27:150.56:007:58Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:283.22:162.78:100.48:270.65:597:58Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:393.03:292.89:090.49:370.65:587:59Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:452.94:252.99:590.410:350.65:588:00Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:382.85:113.110:420.411:290.55:578:01Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:242.85:523.311:200.45:568:02Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:072.76:293.412:170.411:58 AM0.35:558:02Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:472.87:043.512:590.312:340.35:548:03Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:252.87:373.61:350.21:100.35:548:04New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:012.88:103.72:070.11:440.25:538:05New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:372.78:453.72:390.12:190.35:528:06New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:132.79:213.63:130.12:550.35:528:06New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:522.710:023.63:510.23:340.45:518:07Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:342.610:453.54:330.24:190.45:518:08Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:182.611:313.45:200.35:110.55:508:09Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:062.76:080.36:060.55:498:09Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:193.412:582.86:580.27:060.55:498:10First Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:123.31:593.07:510.28:110.45:488:11First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:143.23:063.28:470.19:190.35:488:12First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:203.14:073.69:41-0.110:230.15:488:12Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:233.15:033.910:33-0.211:26-0.15:478:13Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri5:233.15:584.211:27-0.35:478:14Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 3:29 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 32% 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 (32% 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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