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 4h 32m 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 - Jul 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:262.95:583.911:20-0.15:498:24Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:232.96:493.912:340.012:150.05:498:24Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu7:153.07:343.91:24-0.11:060.05:508:24New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:003.08:153.82:07-0.11:510.05:508:23New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:423.18:533.72:44-0.12:310.15:518:23New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:233.19:313.63:20-0.13:100.25:528:23New Moon6Sun
7Mon10:043.010:093.53:560.03:510.35:528:23Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:463.010:483.34:340.14:350.55:538:23Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:263.011:263.25:120.25:210.65:538:22Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:063.05:510.36:080.75:548:22Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:053.012:463.06:300.36:560.75:548:22First Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:462.81:323.17:110.47:480.85:558:21First Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:332.72:253.17:560.48:450.75:568:21First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:302.63:203.38:460.49:410.65:568:20First Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:302.64:133.59:370.310:350.55:578:20Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:282.75:053.710:300.211:300.35:588:19Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:232.85:573.911:240.15:588:19Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:203.06:494.112:250.012:20-0.15:598:18Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:143.27:404.31:17-0.21:15-0.26:008:18Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:063.48:294.42:04-0.42:07-0.46:018:17Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:573.69:194.32:51-0.52:58-0.46:018:17Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:503.710:104.23:39-0.63:53-0.36:028:16Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:453.811:034.04:31-0.54:53-0.26:038:15Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:403.911:563.75:24-0.45:550.06:048:15Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:353.86:17-0.36:580.16:048:14Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:503.41:353.87:11-0.28:050.36:058:13Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:523.12:443.88:090.09:150.36:068:12Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:033.03:513.89:090.110:200.46:078:11Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:122.94:493.810:070.211:210.46:078:11Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:122.95:433.811:030.36:088:10Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu6:083.06:333.812:180.312:000.36:098:09Waning Crescent31Thu
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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