Tides Today & Tomorrow in Duck, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Duck, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 22m at 6:40 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:462.511:173.04:550.34:550.26:325:58Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat11:292.35:440.45:410.36:305:59Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:053.012:202.26:410.56:370.36:296:00Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:073.01:272.27:460.57:420.26:286:01Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:203.12:422.38:520.48:490.16:266:01Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed3:283.33:492.59:540.29:54-0.16:256:02Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:293.54:512.910:53-0.110:58-0.46:236:03Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:273.85:493.211:48-0.411:58-0.66:226:04Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:203.96:423.612:36-0.66:216:05New Moon9Sat
10Sun8:093.98:313.912:53-0.82:20-0.87:197:06New Moon10Sun
11Mon8:563.89:204.02:44-0.93:03-0.87:187:07New Moon11Mon
12Tue9:443.610:104.13:36-0.83:49-0.77:167:08Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed10:343.411:013.94:31-0.64:37-0.67:157:09Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:243.111:533.75:29-0.35:28-0.37:147:09Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:152.86:28-0.16:220.07:127:10First Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:473.41:112.57:310.27:220.27:117:11First Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:523.22:252.48:430.48:310.47:097:12First Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:153.03:482.49:520.59:430.47:087:13First Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:262.94:512.410:520.510:470.47:067:14Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed5:222.95:432.611:460.511:440.47:057:15Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu6:103.06:282.812:310.47:037:16Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:503.17:073.012:330.31:070.27:027:16Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:253.17:413.11:130.21:350.17:017:17Full Moon23Sat
24Sun7:563.18:133.31:470.12:010.16:597:18Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:263.18:433.42:190.02:270.06:587:19Full Moon25Mon
26Tue8:573.09:143.42:510.02:540.06:567:20Full Moon26Tue
27Wed9:292.99:483.43:250.03:250.16:557:21Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:042.810:243.44:030.13:590.26:537:21Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:422.711:043.44:440.24:380.36:527:22Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:232.611:483.35:300.35:240.46:507:23Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun12:072.56:200.46:150.46:497:24Third Quarter31Sun
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 9:45 am — 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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