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 5h 55m 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 - Apr 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:283.48:463.82:24-0.32:30-0.36:487:24New Moon1Fri
2Sat9:063.39:243.73:04-0.33:04-0.26:477:25New Moon2Sat
3Sun9:443.110:013.63:43-0.13:390.06:457:26Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon10:233.010:393.54:230.04:150.16:447:27Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue11:032.811:183.35:050.24:560.36:437:28Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed11:432.611:593.15:480.45:390.56:417:29Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:252.56:330.66:260.76:407:29First Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:433.01:142.37:240.77:180.86:387:30First Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:372.82:172.38:230.88:180.86:377:31First Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:452.83:292.49:230.79:210.76:367:32First Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:522.94:262.610:150.610:190.66:347:33Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue4:463.05:152.811:020.511:130.46:337:34Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:343.16:013.111:470.36:317:35Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:203.26:453.512:070.112:300.16:307:35Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri7:053.37:273.812:57-0.11:11-0.16:297:36Full Moon15Fri
16Sat7:483.48:104.01:44-0.31:51-0.36:277:37Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:313.48:534.22:28-0.42:31-0.46:267:38Full Moon17Sun
18Mon9:163.39:404.23:15-0.53:15-0.36:257:39Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:053.210:314.24:05-0.44:03-0.26:247:40Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:573.111:244.05:00-0.24:58-0.16:227:41Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:522.95:59-0.15:580.16:217:41Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:213.812:512.87:000.17:030.26:207:42Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:263.52:042.88:070.28:170.36:197:43Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:433.43:282.99:160.29:340.36:177:44Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:583.34:353.110:160.210:420.26:167:45Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue5:003.35:313.311:100.111:450.16:157:46Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed5:543.26:213.512:000.06:147:47Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu6:433.27:053.712:420.012:440.06:137:47Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri7:263.27:443.81:30-0.11:230.06:117:48New Moon29Fri
30Sat8:043.18:193.82:10-0.11:570.06:107:49New Moon30Sat
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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