81°
Mostly Sunny
0%
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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
Ideal for a beach walk.
81°F air · 74°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind 3 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind 7 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Weather
- 81°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 74°F water — swimmable, refreshing
83 /100
great
81 Swim
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 0.6 ft above predicted
Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
81°F
Clear
Wind
3 to 12 mph
SE
Rain
0%
Today
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
86°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
74°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
6:08 PM
1.1 ft · in 3.4h
Wave Height
1.6 ft
8s · SE 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
5:47 AM
Sunset
8:24 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:06 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 5:32 AM | High | 0.8 ft |
| 11:49 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 6:08 PM | High | 1.1 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
86°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
18%
50
87°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
59%
31
85°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
32%
44
82°
Sunny
3%
82
86°
Sunny
2%
82
89°
Sunny
7%
74
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 3 to 12 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 74°F
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