Tides Today & Tomorrow in Duck, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Duck, NC.
Next low tide : in 3m at 8:12 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:57 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:46 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651370
Common Questions About Tides

Duck, NC Tides - May 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:473.15:51-0.25:510.06:097:50Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:143.812:472.96:520.06:570.26:087:51Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:163.51:582.87:570.28:100.46:077:52Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:303.23:182.99:030.39:250.46:067:53Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:433.14:223.010:000.310:300.46:057:54Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:423.05:143.210:500.311:290.46:047:54Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri5:323.05:593.311:350.36:037:55Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:172.96:403.512:220.312:150.36:027:56Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:572.97:153.61:060.212:510.26:017:57Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:342.97:483.61:430.21:240.26:007:58New Moon10Mon
11Tue8:092.98:193.72:140.11:550.25:597:59New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:432.98:523.62:450.12:270.25:587:59New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:182.89:263.63:170.13:010.35:578:00New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:562.710:033.53:530.23:380.45:578:01Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:362.610:443.44:330.34:190.55:568:02Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:172.611:263.35:160.35:060.65:558:03Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:002.66:020.45:570.65:548:04Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:113.212:482.66:500.46:520.65:548:04First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:013.21:442.77:410.47:530.65:538:05First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:593.12:482.98:360.38:580.45:528:06First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:043.13:503.39:290.110:020.25:528:07Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:063.14:463.610:21-0.111:030.05:518:07Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:043.25:404.011:14-0.25:508:08Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:023.36:344.312:04-0.212:07-0.45:508:09Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:593.37:274.51:03-0.51:01-0.55:498:10Full Moon25Tue
26Wed7:543.38:194.61:57-0.61:52-0.65:498:10Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:473.39:114.52:48-0.72:43-0.55:488:11Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:413.210:054.33:41-0.63:36-0.45:488:12Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:383.211:014.04:37-0.44:34-0.15:488:12Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:363.111:563.75:36-0.25:370.15:478:13Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:333.06:33-0.16:420.35:478:14Third Quarter31Mon
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 11:04 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 48% 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 First Quarter (48% 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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