Tides Today & Tomorrow in Duck, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Duck, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 28m at 2:46 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 9:12 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651370
Common Questions About Tides

Duck, NC Tides - May 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:452.98:013.81:470.01:360.16:097:50Full Moon1Sun
2Mon8:222.98:393.92:25-0.12:130.16:087:51Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:012.99:203.93:04-0.12:520.16:077:52Full Moon3Tue
4Wed9:442.810:063.93:470.03:360.16:067:53Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:322.810:553.84:350.04:270.26:057:54Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:232.811:483.75:280.15:240.36:047:54Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:172.86:230.26:260.36:037:55Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:433.51:182.97:210.27:330.46:027:56Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:453.42:313.08:210.18:450.36:017:57Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:563.33:423.39:200.09:560.26:007:58Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:033.24:423.610:14-0.111:010.15:597:59Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:033.25:373.911:06-0.25:587:59Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:003.16:294.112:04-0.111:58 AM-0.25:578:00Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:543.17:174.21:01-0.212:48-0.25:578:01New Moon14Sat
15Sun7:433.18:034.21:51-0.31:35-0.25:568:02New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:293.18:464.12:36-0.32:19-0.15:558:03New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:143.09:303.93:19-0.23:020.05:548:03New Moon17Tue
18Wed10:002.910:143.74:030.03:460.25:548:04Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:482.811:003.44:500.14:350.45:538:05Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:342.711:433.25:370.35:260.65:528:06Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:212.66:230.46:180.75:528:07First Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:273.01:102.67:080.57:120.85:518:07First Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:132.82:082.67:540.58:110.95:508:08First Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:082.73:092.88:400.59:110.85:508:09First Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:082.63:593.09:230.510:060.75:498:10First Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:022.54:423.210:040.410:570.65:498:10Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri4:512.55:233.410:460.411:470.45:488:11Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:392.66:063.611:300.35:488:12Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:262.66:493.812:360.212:160.25:478:12Full Moon29Sun
30Mon7:132.77:334.01:210.01:020.15:478:13Full Moon30Mon
31Tue7:572.88:174.12:04-0.11:480.05:478:14Full Moon31Tue
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 5:59 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 2% 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 New Moon (2% 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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