Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 48m at 10:58 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 5:23 pm (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657813
Common Questions About Tides

Hampstead, NC Tides - Nov 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:413.85:130.76:071.06:295:16Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:053.212:283.86:000.86:571.06:305:16Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:533.31:153.86:540.97:500.96:315:15Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:413.32:013.87:520.98:420.86:325:14Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:303.42:513.78:510.89:330.76:335:13Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:233.63:443.79:490.710:230.56:345:12Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon4:193.84:393.810:450.611:120.36:355:11Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:144.05:333.811:410.46:365:10Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:064.36:253.812:020.112:380.36:375:10New Moon9Wed
10Thu6:574.67:163.912:530.01:360.16:385:09New Moon10Thu
11Fri7:484.78:073.81:46-0.22:320.06:385:08New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:404.88:593.82:39-0.33:250.06:395:07New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:334.89:533.73:30-0.34:170.06:405:07Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:284.710:503.64:21-0.35:090.06:415:06Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:254.611:483.65:15-0.16:040.26:425:05Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:214.46:120.07:000.26:435:05First Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:463.61:164.27:140.27:570.36:445:04First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:413.62:084.08:160.38:510.36:455:04First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:363.73:003.89:160.49:420.26:465:03First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:323.73:543.610:130.410:300.26:475:03Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:283.84:473.511:050.511:140.26:485:02Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:213.95:373.411:550.511:580.26:495:02Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:083.96:233.412:430.56:505:02Full Moon23Wed
24Thu6:534.07:083.412:410.21:300.56:515:01Full Moon24Thu
25Fri7:364.07:513.31:240.22:140.56:525:01Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:174.08:343.22:070.22:560.46:535:01Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:583.99:163.22:480.23:350.46:535:00Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:403.89:593.13:270.24:130.56:545:00Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue10:213.710:433.04:050.34:530.56:555:00Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:053.611:303.04:450.35:350.56:565:00Waning Gibbous30Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8657813)

Common Questions About Hampstead, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Hampstead, NC today?

Slack tide in Hampstead, NC is approximately 2:10 pm — 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 Hampstead, NC?

Hampstead, NC is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 79% 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 Hampstead, 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 Hampstead, NC?

Tide predictions for Hampstead, 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 Hampstead, NC?

Tide data for Hampstead, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8657813. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8657813.

What is the moon phase in Hampstead, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Hampstead, NC is Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated). This places Hampstead, 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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