Tides Today & Tomorrow in Duck, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Duck, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 23m at 4:28 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:39 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651370
Common Questions About Tides

Duck, NC Tides - Apr 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:003.612:282.66:420.26:430.25:496:24Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:143.41:522.67:560.38:000.35:476:25Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:383.33:122.79:040.39:140.25:466:26Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri3:463.34:152.910:040.310:210.15:446:27Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:433.35:093.110:580.211:210.05:436:28Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:333.35:563.411:440.05:426:28Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:173.36:363.512:120.012:220.05:406:29New Moon7Mon
8Tue6:543.27:113.612:53-0.112:55-0.15:396:30New Moon8Tue
9Wed7:293.27:443.71:30-0.11:250.05:376:31New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:033.18:163.62:030.01:550.05:366:32New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:372.98:503.52:370.12:270.25:356:33Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:142.89:273.43:130.23:020.35:336:33Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun9:532.710:053.33:530.33:420.55:326:34Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:332.610:463.14:350.54:250.65:306:35Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:152.411:313.05:210.65:130.75:296:36First Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:022.46:110.76:060.85:286:37First Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:232.91:022.47:080.77:070.75:266:38First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:282.92:112.58:060.68:110.65:256:39First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:343.03:122.78:590.59:120.55:246:39Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun3:313.14:043.19:480.310:100.25:236:40Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:233.24:543.510:360.111:07-0.15:216:41Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:153.35:423.911:24-0.25:206:42Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:053.46:304.212:02-0.312:10-0.45:196:43Full Moon23Wed
24Thu6:533.47:174.412:52-0.512:54-0.55:186:44Full Moon24Thu
25Fri7:413.48:054.51:41-0.61:40-0.55:166:45Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:313.38:564.42:31-0.62:28-0.45:156:45Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:243.210:514.24:26-0.44:22-0.26:147:46Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:213.011:483.95:25-0.25:220.06:137:47Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:192.96:260.06:270.26:127:48Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:493.61:252.87:300.27:380.36:117:49Third Quarter30Wed
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 7:33 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 (7% 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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