Tides Today & Tomorrow in Duck, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Duck, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 36m at 6:03 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:223.16:534.412:28-0.312:22-0.45:468:14Full Moon1Sat
2Sun7:193.27:454.51:25-0.51:16-0.45:468:15Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:133.28:364.42:17-0.52:07-0.45:468:15Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:053.19:274.33:07-0.52:58-0.35:468:16Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:583.110:204.03:59-0.43:51-0.15:458:17Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:533.011:123.74:53-0.24:490.15:458:17Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:472.95:470.05:490.35:458:18Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:023.412:402.96:380.16:490.55:458:18Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:523.11:382.87:280.37:530.65:458:19Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:452.92:422.98:170.38:580.75:458:19Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:462.73:403.09:020.49:560.75:458:20Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:432.64:253.19:430.410:480.75:458:20Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:332.55:063.210:230.411:370.65:458:21Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:202.55:463.411:030.45:458:21Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:062.56:263.512:240.411:46 AM0.45:458:21Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:512.57:053.61:050.312:300.35:458:22New Moon16Sun
17Mon7:332.67:433.71:420.21:120.35:458:22New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:122.68:223.72:170.11:530.25:458:22New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:502.79:013.72:530.12:330.25:458:23New Moon19Wed
20Thu9:312.79:433.73:310.03:160.25:458:23Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:162.810:283.74:140.04:030.25:468:23Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:032.811:143.65:000.04:560.35:468:23Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:523.05:470.05:530.35:468:23Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:013.412:433.16:340.06:530.35:468:24First Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:513.31:393.37:23-0.17:570.35:478:24First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:483.12:433.58:16-0.19:040.35:478:24First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:532.93:453.89:11-0.110:090.25:478:24Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:002.94:444.010:06-0.211:130.05:488:24Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:022.85:414.111:02-0.25:488:24Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:052.96:384.212:16-0.112:01-0.25:498:24Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 9:12 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 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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