Tides Today & Tomorrow in Duck, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Duck, NC.
Next low tide : 8:12 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 23m at 1:51 pm (3.3 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 - Dec 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:163.94:303.310:340.110:39-0.36:554:48Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:084.25:263.311:33-0.211:31-0.56:564:48Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:014.56:213.312:29-0.46:574:48New Moon3Fri
4Sat6:524.67:143.312:23-0.61:20-0.56:584:48New Moon4Sat
5Sun7:444.68:073.31:14-0.62:12-0.56:594:48New Moon5Sun
6Mon8:374.59:033.22:05-0.53:06-0.47:004:48Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue9:334.310:023.13:01-0.34:05-0.37:014:48Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed10:294.011:013.04:02-0.15:04-0.17:014:48Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu11:253.75:070.16:030.07:024:48First Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:033.012:233.36:150.37:010.17:034:48First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:153.01:303.07:280.47:580.17:044:48First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:263.02:352.88:380.58:470.27:044:48First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:233.23:302.79:380.59:320.27:054:49Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:103.34:182.610:340.410:130.27:064:49Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed4:533.45:042.611:250.410:540.27:064:49Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:333.55:472.612:080.37:074:50Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:103.56:262.612:430.27:084:50Full Moon17Fri
18Sat6:443.67:032.612:120.11:150.17:084:50Full Moon18Sat
19Sun7:183.67:392.612:480.11:460.17:094:51Full Moon19Sun
20Mon7:533.58:162.61:230.12:190.17:094:51Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:293.58:552.51:590.12:560.17:104:52Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed9:073.49:362.52:380.23:360.17:104:52Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu9:473.310:192.53:220.34:190.17:114:53Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:283.211:042.64:110.45:020.17:114:53Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:113.111:522.75:030.45:460.17:124:54Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun11:593.06:000.46:340.07:124:55Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:482.912:552.87:020.47:26-0.17:124:55Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:513.12:002.78:080.28:21-0.27:134:56Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:523.43:042.79:120.19:15-0.47:134:57Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu3:503.74:052.810:14-0.110:11-0.57:134:57Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri4:474.05:062.911:17-0.411:09-0.67:134:58Waning Crescent31Fri
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 5:01 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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