Tides Today & Tomorrow in Duck, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Duck, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:07 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 45m at 6:27 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651370
Common Questions About Tides

Duck, NC Tides - Sep 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:102.85:343.710:580.911:580.76:347:31Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:593.16:193.911:510.76:357:30Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:443.47:024.012:400.512:430.56:367:28Full Moon3Mon
4Tue7:273.77:434.01:190.31:300.36:367:27Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:084.08:234.01:550.12:150.26:377:25Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:494.29:053.92:330.03:000.26:387:24Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:334.49:503.83:120.03:490.26:397:22Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:214.410:393.63:560.04:430.36:397:21Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:124.411:303.44:440.15:400.56:407:19Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:054.35:370.36:410.66:417:18Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:243.21:034.26:350.47:480.76:427:16Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:273.12:144.07:390.69:000.86:437:15Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:473.13:324.08:510.610:080.76:437:14Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri4:063.24:404.010:010.611:070.66:447:12Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:103.45:384.011:080.66:457:11Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:083.66:304.012:020.512:100.56:467:09Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:583.97:154.012:500.41:050.46:467:08New Moon17Mon
18Tue7:424.17:553.91:310.31:510.46:477:06New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:214.28:323.82:060.32:320.46:487:05New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:584.29:083.62:380.33:100.56:497:03New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:344.19:453.53:100.43:480.66:507:02Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:124.010:243.33:440.64:290.86:507:00Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:513.911:043.14:210.85:120.96:516:59Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:313.811:453.05:020.95:581.16:526:57Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:133.65:461.16:471.26:536:56First Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:292.81:013.56:341.27:411.36:546:54First Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:212.81:583.57:291.38:401.26:546:53First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:282.83:043.58:301.29:351.16:556:51First Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:382.94:023.69:311.110:231.06:566:50Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun4:333.24:523.710:281.011:090.86:576:48Waxing 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 9:47 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 5% 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 Waning Crescent (5% 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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