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 4h 09m 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 - Sep 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:383.26:543.712:390.712:390.76:357:30Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:193.47:303.71:150.61:210.76:367:28Full Moon2Sat
3Sun7:543.68:023.71:450.51:560.66:367:27Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:263.78:343.72:120.42:280.66:377:26Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:573.89:063.62:390.43:010.76:387:24Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:303.89:403.43:080.53:370.76:397:23Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:053.810:173.33:400.54:170.86:397:21Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:423.810:553.14:150.65:000.96:407:20Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:213.811:363.04:550.75:471.06:417:18Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:043.85:390.86:371.06:427:17Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:212.912:533.76:280.97:331.16:427:15Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:132.91:523.77:250.98:361.06:437:14Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:202.93:003.88:290.89:380.96:447:12Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:333.14:064.09:350.710:350.66:457:11Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri4:383.45:054.110:390.511:300.46:467:09Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat5:373.76:014.311:420.36:467:08Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:344.16:554.412:230.112:430.16:477:06New Moon17Sun
18Mon7:274.57:464.41:12-0.11:39-0.16:487:05New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:164.78:354.31:58-0.32:31-0.26:497:03New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:064.99:254.12:43-0.33:24-0.16:497:02Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu9:574.810:173.83:30-0.14:190.16:507:00Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:504.711:103.64:200.15:180.36:516:59Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:444.45:150.36:180.66:526:57Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:043.312:404.16:130.67:220.86:536:56First Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:023.11:443.97:150.88:300.96:536:54First Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:173.02:593.78:251.09:341.06:546:53First Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:373.14:043.69:341.010:281.06:556:52Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:373.24:563.610:341.011:150.96:566:50Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:263.35:403.611:281.011:560.86:576:49Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:093.56:203.612:160.96:576:47Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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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