Tides Today & Tomorrow in Duck, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Duck, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 16m at 3:41 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:02 pm (4.0 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 - Nov 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:074.46:233.712:270.16:255:07New Moon1Sat
2Sun6:524.77:103.712:27-0.11:150.06:265:06New Moon2Sun
3Mon7:394.87:583.61:11-0.12:04-0.16:275:05New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:284.88:503.41:57-0.12:560.06:285:04Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed9:224.69:463.32:480.03:540.26:295:03Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:194.410:463.23:460.24:550.36:305:02Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:174.211:493.14:500.45:590.46:315:01First Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:223.95:580.67:060.56:325:00First Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:063.11:363.77:140.78:100.56:335:00First Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:273.32:473.58:300.79:050.46:344:59Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue3:303.53:443.49:360.69:530.46:354:58Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed4:223.74:343.310:370.610:380.36:364:57Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu5:083.95:213.311:310.511:200.36:374:56Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:504.06:033.212:180.46:384:56Full Moon14Fri
15Sat6:274.06:423.112:560.46:394:55Full Moon15Sat
16Sun7:024.07:183.112:330.31:300.46:404:54Full Moon16Sun
17Mon7:354.07:543.01:060.32:030.46:414:54Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:093.98:312.91:400.42:370.56:424:53Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed8:463.89:122.82:150.53:160.66:434:53Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu9:263.69:552.72:540.73:590.66:444:52Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:073.510:392.63:380.84:440.76:454:51Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:503.411:242.64:270.95:300.76:464:51Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun11:343.35:180.96:170.76:474:51Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:152.612:233.26:141.07:060.66:484:50Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:152.81:213.17:170.97:550.56:494:50Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:163.02:213.18:190.88:430.36:504:49Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu3:103.43:173.19:180.59:290.16:514:49Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri3:593.74:103.110:160.310:18-0.16:524:49Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat4:494.15:043.211:130.011:09-0.26:534:49Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:404.45:593.212:08-0.26:544:48New Moon30Sun
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 6:51 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 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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