Tides Today & Tomorrow in Duck, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Duck, NC.
Next low tide : 4:40 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 16m at 10:39 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651370
Common Questions About Tides

Duck, NC Tides - Sep 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:333.79:423.63:170.33:370.66:347:31Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:103.710:193.53:490.44:170.76:357:29Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:473.710:573.34:230.55:000.86:367:28Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed11:243.711:363.15:000.75:451.06:377:26Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:023.65:380.86:311.16:377:25Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:162.912:443.56:200.97:211.26:387:23Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:012.71:333.57:061.08:191.26:397:22Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:572.72:343.58:001.19:191.26:407:21Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:062.73:393.69:001.110:151.16:407:19Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue4:102.84:363.79:590.911:080.96:417:18Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:063.05:293.910:560.811:580.66:427:16Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:593.36:204.111:540.56:437:15Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:493.67:084.312:450.412:490.36:447:13New Moon13Fri
14Sat7:364.07:544.31:280.11:410.16:447:12New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:224.38:394.32:090.02:300.06:457:10New Moon15Sun
16Mon9:094.59:264.12:51-0.13:210.06:467:09Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:584.610:163.93:35-0.14:150.16:477:07Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:504.611:083.74:230.05:140.36:477:06Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:434.55:150.26:150.56:487:04Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:023.412:404.46:110.47:190.66:497:03First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:013.21:454.17:120.68:310.86:507:01First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:153.13:034.08:220.79:410.86:517:00First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:403.14:153.99:350.810:430.86:516:58Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:483.25:143.910:420.811:390.76:526:57Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:443.46:063.911:450.76:536:55Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:343.66:513.912:280.612:400.76:546:54Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:173.87:303.91:080.51:260.66:546:52Full Moon27Fri
28Sat7:543.98:053.81:420.52:040.66:556:51Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:274.08:373.72:100.52:380.66:566:49Full Moon29Sun
30Mon8:594.09:113.62:380.53:110.76:576:48Full Moon30Mon
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 1:39 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated). This places Duck, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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