Tides Today & Tomorrow in Duck, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Duck, NC.
Next low tide : 8:54 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 31m at 2:21 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651370
Common Questions About Tides

Duck, NC Tides - May 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:493.43:313.39:140.09:460.16:097:50Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:583.44:353.610:13-0.110:51-0.16:087:51Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat5:013.45:333.811:09-0.211:55-0.26:077:52Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:003.56:294.112:05-0.46:067:53Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:563.57:204.212:54-0.412:58-0.46:057:53New Moon5Mon
6Tue7:473.58:084.31:47-0.51:46-0.56:047:54New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:353.58:534.22:34-0.52:31-0.46:037:55New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:223.49:384.13:20-0.43:15-0.26:027:56Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:093.210:243.84:07-0.34:020.06:017:57Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:573.111:103.64:55-0.14:510.26:007:58Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:443.011:543.35:440.15:420.45:597:58Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:312.86:310.36:340.65:587:59First Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:393.11:222.87:180.47:280.75:588:00First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:292.92:232.78:080.58:280.85:578:01First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:282.73:252.88:570.59:260.75:568:02First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:302.74:153.09:430.510:180.75:558:03Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:232.74:593.110:260.411:080.55:548:03Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:112.75:413.311:090.311:570.45:548:04Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:572.86:223.511:520.25:538:05Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:422.97:033.712:430.212:360.15:528:06Full Moon20Tue
21Wed7:243.07:433.91:250.01:190.05:528:06Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:053.08:244.02:06-0.22:00-0.15:518:07Full Moon22Thu
23Fri8:473.19:064.02:46-0.22:42-0.15:518:08Full Moon23Fri
24Sat9:323.19:524.03:30-0.33:28-0.15:508:09Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:213.110:413.94:17-0.34:190.05:498:09Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:123.111:323.85:09-0.25:160.15:498:10Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:063.26:02-0.26:160.15:488:11Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:253.61:033.26:57-0.27:190.25:488:12Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:223.42:083.37:54-0.18:280.25:488:12Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:293.33:193.58:53-0.29:370.15:478:13Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat3:393.24:223.79:50-0.210:420.05:478:14Waning Crescent31Sat
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 5:37 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Duck, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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