Duck Tide Charts & Fishing
Thursday, November 5 · NOAA station 8651605 (Kitty Hawk (ocean))
Tides live · forecast as of 3:11 AM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
3.6 ft
▲ Rising · 0.4 ft/hr
Next high
4:16 AM
3.9 ft · in 1h 5m
Next low
10:32 AM
0.8 ft · in 7h 21m
Wind
6 mph S
Light breeze · gusts 13
Fishing score
58 /100
Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | High | 4:16 AM | 3.9 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | Low | 10:32 AM | 0.8 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | High | 4:30 PM | 3.5 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | Low | 10:39 PM | 0.4 ft |
| Fri, Nov 6 | High | 5:04 AM | 4.1 ft |
| Fri, Nov 6 | Low | 11:29 AM | 0.7 ft |
| Fri, Nov 6 | High | 5:18 PM | 3.4 ft |
| Fri, Nov 6 | Low | 11:23 PM | 0.4 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Duck
Today in Duck, high tide arrives at 4:16 AM (3.9 ft) and again at 4:30 PM (3.5 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 10:32 AM (0.8 ft) and again at 10:39 PM (0.4 ft). That's a 3.4-foot swing — a gentle neap-cycle swing, so focus on dawn and dusk rather than mid-tide current.
The sun rises at 6:29 AM and sets at 5:03 PM, under a waning crescent (22% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a high tide at 5:04 AM (4.1 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
56/ 100
Best windows today
- 5:30 AM – 7:30 AMVery Good
- 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMVery Good
outgoing tide · dawn bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:29 AM
- Sunset
- 5:03 PM
Waning Crescent
22% illuminated
Neap tides — gentler water movement. Fish the dawn and dusk windows.
Conditions
65°F
Clear
- Wind
- 6 mph Sgusts 13
- Waves
- 2.0 ft @ 6s
- Water temp
- 64°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
78° / 64°
Very Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Fri, Nov 6
78° / 67°
Very Good
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Sat, Nov 7
68° / 58°
Very Good
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Sun, Nov 8
62° / 55°
Very Good
Best: 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Mon, Nov 9
63° / 58°
Very Good
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Tue, Nov 10
68° / 60°
Very Good
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Wed, Nov 11
68° / 62°
Very Good
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Duck
High and low tide times and heights for the next seven days, with sunrise (↑) and sunset (↓). Heights are relative to MLLW. NOAA predictions for station 8651605; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayThu, Nov 5 |
| ↑ 6:29 AM↓ 5:03 PM |
| TomorrowFri, Nov 6 |
| ↑ 6:30 AM↓ 5:02 PM |
| Sat, Nov 7 |
| ↑ 6:31 AM↓ 5:01 PM |
| Sun, Nov 8 |
| ↑ 6:32 AM↓ 5:00 PM |
| Mon, Nov 9 |
| ↑ 6:33 AM↓ 4:59 PM |
| Tue, Nov 10 |
| ↑ 6:34 AM↓ 4:58 PM |
| Wed, Nov 11 |
| ↑ 6:35 AM↓ 4:57 PM |
What's Biting at Kitty Hawk (ocean)
Activity ratings reflect typical feeding seasons — not legal seasons. Regulations, closures, and size/bag limits change; always check current NC Marine Fisheries regulations before keeping any fish.
Redfish
Sciaenops ocellatus
Season: Year-round, best in fall
Baits: Cut mullet, Live shrimp, Gold spoons
Sight-fish tailing reds on shallow flats on a flooding tide. Fall schools push bait against oyster bars and grass edges.
Bluefish
Pomatomus saltatrix
Season: Spring and fall runs along the beach; summer offshore
Baits: Cut menhaden, Metal spoons and jigs, Topwater plugs
When blues are blitzing bait in the surf you will see birds working and bait spraying; throw a metal or a popper into it. Wire or heavy mono leader, because they bite through everything else and through each other. Bleed and ice them immediately if you plan to eat them.
Spanish Mackerel
Scomberomorus maculatus
Season: Spring and fall runs
Baits: Silver spoons, Gotcha plugs, Live pilchards
Find birds working bait and cast fast-moving metal through the frenzy. Wire or heavy fluoro — their teeth are scissors.
Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
Season: May – October
Baits: Anchovies, Topwater plugs, Swimbaits
Work troughs and rip currents on a moving tide. Dawn topwater in flat surf is the classic bite.
Cobia
Rachycentron canadum
Season: Spring migration along the beaches, again in the fall
Baits: Live eels, Live pinfish or menhaden, Big bucktail jigs
A sight-fishing target that cruises just under the surface along the beach, often shadowing rays, turtles or buoys. From a pier or jetty, watch the up-current side and have a heavy jig ready to pitch. They follow a hooked fish to the boat and can be caught in pairs.
Gear for These Conditions
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Surf Rods
Okuma Tundra Surf Spinning Rod — 7 ft, 2-Piece
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Soft Baits
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Terminal Tackle
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Tools
Rapala 8" Super Stainless Steel Pliers
Eight inches of stainless with an internal spring that holds the jaws open, so you can work one-handed while the other hand is busy holding a fish.
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Kitty Hawk (ocean) Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Duck today?
High tide in Duck today is at 4:16 AM (3.9 ft) and again at 4:30 PM (3.5 ft), measured at NOAA station 8651605 (Kitty Hawk (ocean)).
›What time is low tide in Duck today?
Low tide in Duck today is at 10:32 AM (0.8 ft) and again at 10:39 PM (0.4 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Duck today?
Today's best fishing window at Duck is 5:30 AM–7:30 AM (rated Very Good, 78/100), driven by outgoing tide, dawn bite window, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Duck in November?
In November, the most active species at Duck are Redfish, Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Duck?
Yes — Kitty Hawk (ocean) (NOAA station 8651605) is the closest official tide prediction station to Duck, North Carolina, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Duck plan around.
›How accurate is this Duck tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8651605 (Kitty Hawk (ocean)) and are the same data used in official tide tables. Actual water levels can vary with storms and barometric pressure, so treat predictions as planning guidance, not navigation data.
About Kitty Hawk (ocean)
This is the live tide dashboard for Kitty Hawk (ocean), built on NOAA station 8651605 (Kitty Hawk (ocean)) on the outer-banks. Tide predictions update continuously, and the fishing score blends the tide swing with weather, light, and moon phase to point you at the best windows of the day. Kitty Hawk (ocean) is the closest NOAA tide station to Duck, North Carolina — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Duck, these are the tide predictions to plan around.