Tides Today & Tomorrow in Duck, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Duck, NC.
Next low tide : 5:05 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 11m at 11:09 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651370
Common Questions About Tides

Duck, NC Tides - Feb 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:472.84:032.010:220.49:460.27:045:28Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:362.94:542.111:140.310:370.17:035:30Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:223.15:412.311:580.211:260.07:025:31Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:053.26:232.412:340.07:015:32Full Moon4Wed
5Thu6:433.37:012.612:11-0.11:07-0.17:005:33Full Moon5Thu
6Fri7:193.47:382.712:52-0.31:39-0.36:595:34Full Moon6Fri
7Sat7:553.48:172.81:32-0.32:13-0.36:585:35Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:323.48:583.02:13-0.32:50-0.46:585:36Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:123.39:423.12:58-0.33:29-0.46:575:37Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:553.110:283.23:49-0.24:13-0.46:565:38Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:402.911:173.34:42-0.14:59-0.46:555:39Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:282.75:390.05:49-0.36:545:40Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:113.312:242.56:420.16:46-0.26:525:41Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:173.31:342.37:520.17:50-0.26:515:42Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:313.32:522.39:030.18:58-0.26:505:43Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon3:413.44:032.510:110.010:04-0.36:495:44Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:463.65:082.711:16-0.211:11-0.46:485:45Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:463.76:072.912:12-0.36:475:46New Moon18Wed
19Thu6:373.86:573.112:10-0.612:59-0.56:465:47New Moon19Thu
20Fri7:233.77:433.21:01-0.61:40-0.66:455:48New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:053.68:273.31:48-0.62:19-0.56:435:49New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:463.49:103.32:33-0.52:57-0.56:425:50Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:273.29:523.23:19-0.33:35-0.36:415:51Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:062.910:323.14:06-0.14:14-0.16:405:52Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:452.711:123.04:520.24:530.16:385:53Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:242.411:552.85:390.45:340.26:375:54First Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:092.26:290.56:200.46:365:55First Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:462.71:072.17:290.67:130.56:355:56First Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:532.72:202.08:330.68:130.56:335:57First Quarter29Sun
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 2:07 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 81% 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 Gibbous (81% 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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