Tides Today & Tomorrow in Duck, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Duck, NC.
Next low tide : 7:05 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 52m at 12:51 pm (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651370
Common Questions About Tides

Duck, NC Tides - Dec 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:533.610:232.73:230.44:320.46:554:48Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:363.411:102.64:120.65:180.56:564:48Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:183.25:040.86:030.66:574:48Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:002.612:033.05:570.96:490.66:584:48Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:582.612:552.86:550.97:340.66:584:48Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:002.71:532.77:560.98:170.56:594:48Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:522.92:492.68:530.88:580.47:004:48Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri3:363.13:382.69:450.79:400.37:014:48Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:183.44:252.610:360.510:230.27:024:48Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:003.65:132.711:260.311:090.17:034:48Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:443.86:002.712:130.17:034:48New Moon11Mon
12Tue6:284.06:462.812:56-0.17:044:48New Moon12Tue
13Wed7:134.17:312.812:41-0.21:40-0.27:054:49New Moon13Wed
14Thu7:594.18:192.91:27-0.32:26-0.27:054:49Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri8:484.19:122.92:15-0.23:17-0.27:064:49Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat9:403.910:082.93:09-0.24:11-0.27:074:49Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:323.811:063.04:090.05:05-0.27:074:50Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:263.55:130.15:59-0.27:084:50First Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:063.112:233.26:210.26:55-0.27:094:51First Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:153.21:293.07:340.27:51-0.27:094:51First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:263.42:382.88:450.28:46-0.27:104:52Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri3:273.53:402.79:510.19:38-0.27:104:52Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:213.74:372.710:530.010:31-0.27:114:53Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:133.85:322.711:50-0.111:24-0.27:114:53Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:023.86:212.712:38-0.17:114:54Full Moon25Mon
26Tue6:463.87:062.712:13-0.21:20-0.27:124:54Full Moon26Tue
27Wed7:273.77:472.712:56-0.21:58-0.17:124:55Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:063.68:282.71:36-0.12:35-0.17:124:56Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:453.59:112.62:150.03:140.07:134:56Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat9:233.39:542.62:560.13:540.17:134:57Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun10:023.110:362.53:400.34:330.17:134:58Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 3:58 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 37% 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 First Quarter (37% 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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