70°
Sunny
0%
74
Dare County, NC · Atlantic Ocean
Duck Beach
Duck Rd (NC-12), Duck, NC 27949
The upscale North Beaches village — boutique shops, a soundside boardwalk, and large rental homes set behind dunes. Beach access is via wooden walkways through the dunes; the village is walkable from most rentals. No commercial high-rises, no piers.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
68°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 70. Northeast wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 63. Northeast wind 3 to 8 mph.
Weather
- 70°F air — cool but workable
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 68°F water — swimmable, refreshing
73 /100
great
73 Swim
69 Sunbathe
80 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
70°F
Clear
Wind
8 mph
NE
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
70°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
68°F
Refreshing
Next High Tide
10:51 PM
1.1 ft · in 1.4h
Wave Height
3.0 ft
8s · E swell
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (ANZ633)
The AKQ office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.
- MDZ025 Maryland Beaches — Ocean City Beaches and Assateague n/a
- VAZ099 Accomack-Northampton — Chincoteague, Wallops Island, n/a
- VAZ098 Virginia Beach — Virginia Beach and Sandbridge n/a
- NCZ102 Outer Banks Currituck — Currituck County Beaches n/a
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:46 AM
Sunset
8:15 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:56 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 10:28 AM | High | 0.7 ft |
| 4:32 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 10:51 PM | High | 1.1 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
70°
Sunny
1%
74
81°
Sunny
0%
82
83°
Mostly Sunny
4%
82
84°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
17%
50
75°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
50%
22
70°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
22%
54
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Resident-only at most ocean accesses. Visitors typically reach the beach via their rental property.
Dogs
Dogs may be off-leash on the beach year-round under owner voice control. Elsewhere in town (boardwalk, Duck Trail, parks), leash max 10 ft is required.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
Duck Rd (NC-12), Duck, NC 27949
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Duck Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Duck Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Duck Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs may be off-leash on the beach year-round under owner voice control. Elsewhere in town (boardwalk, Duck Trail, parks), leash max 10 ft is required.
Is there an entry fee at Duck Beach?
Entry to Duck Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Duck Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Duck Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Duck Beach?
Amenities at Duck Beach include lifeguards at staffed accesses, restaurants nearby, soundside boardwalk, shops.
When is the water warmest at Duck Beach?
Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.
Where is Duck Beach located?
Duck Beach is in Dare County, NC, at Duck Rd (NC-12), Duck, NC 27949.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS