Tides Today & Tomorrow in Duck, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Duck, NC.
Next low tide : 5:56 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 02m at 11:50 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651370
Common Questions About Tides

Duck, NC Tides - May 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:412.95:460.05:430.36:097:50Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:023.612:332.86:400.26:410.56:087:51Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:553.31:332.67:380.47:440.66:077:52Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:573.02:472.68:380.58:540.76:067:52Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:082.93:542.79:330.69:570.76:057:53Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:082.84:432.910:190.510:500.76:047:54Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:562.85:263.010:590.511:400.66:037:55Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:402.86:063.211:380.46:027:56Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:222.96:423.412:260.412:150.36:017:57Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:022.97:173.61:060.312:520.26:007:57New Moon10Fri
11Sat7:392.97:513.71:410.11:270.25:597:58New Moon11Sat
12Sun8:152.98:253.82:150.02:020.15:597:59New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:512.99:023.82:500.02:380.15:588:00New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:292.89:423.83:290.03:170.25:578:01Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:122.810:263.74:110.14:010.25:568:02Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:582.811:143.64:590.14:510.35:558:02Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:472.85:500.25:470.35:558:03Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:043.512:402.86:430.26:470.45:548:04First Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:583.41:412.97:390.27:530.35:538:05First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:013.32:523.18:380.19:030.35:528:06First Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:113.33:583.49:360.010:090.15:528:06Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:163.24:563.710:30-0.211:14-0.15:518:07Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:163.25:524.011:24-0.35:518:08Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:143.36:454.212:16-0.312:17-0.45:508:09Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:103.37:364.41:14-0.41:09-0.45:508:09Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:013.28:234.42:05-0.51:57-0.45:498:10Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:503.29:104.22:52-0.52:43-0.35:498:11Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:393.19:584.03:40-0.33:31-0.15:488:11Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:303.010:473.74:30-0.24:220.15:488:12Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu11:202.911:343.55:210.05:160.45:478:13Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:092.86:100.26:110.55:478:14Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 2:53 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Gibbous (72% illuminated). This places Duck, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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