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 5h 19m 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 - Aug 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:102.75:433.711:000.46:108:08Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:082.86:343.712:180.512:000.46:118:07Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:592.97:183.71:070.412:530.46:128:06Full Moon3Thu
4Fri7:423.17:563.71:460.31:370.46:138:05Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:203.28:303.72:190.22:150.46:138:04Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:563.39:033.62:480.22:500.46:148:03Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:313.39:373.53:170.23:260.56:158:02Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:073.410:123.33:470.34:050.66:168:00Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:433.410:493.24:210.34:470.76:177:59Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:203.411:263.04:570.45:320.86:177:58Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:573.45:350.56:180.96:187:57Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:052.812:383.46:150.67:080.96:197:56Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:492.71:273.57:010.68:051.06:207:55Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:422.62:263.57:530.79:070.96:217:54Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:482.63:313.78:530.610:070.86:217:52Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:562.74:323.89:550.511:050.66:227:51Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:582.95:294.110:550.36:237:50Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:583.26:254.212:010.311:57 AM0.16:247:49Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:553.67:184.412:540.012:57-0.16:257:47New Moon19Sat
20Sun7:483.98:084.41:41-0.21:52-0.26:257:46New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:384.28:564.32:26-0.42:45-0.36:267:45New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:294.49:464.13:11-0.43:39-0.26:277:44Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:214.510:383.93:58-0.34:370.06:287:42Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:154.411:303.64:48-0.25:370.26:287:41Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:084.35:410.06:390.46:297:40First Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:233.31:064.16:360.27:450.66:307:38First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:223.02:133.97:360.58:560.86:317:37First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:372.93:273.88:430.610:010.86:327:35First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:562.94:313.79:500.711:000.86:327:34Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed4:583.05:253.710:510.811:530.86:337:33Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu5:513.16:133.711:480.76:347:31Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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