Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 08m at 10:14 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 4:32 pm (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657813
Common Questions About Tides

Hampstead, NC Tides - Sep 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:463.44:274.310:200.411:130.66:427:36Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:453.55:264.511:170.26:437:35Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:453.66:234.712:080.512:130.16:447:34Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:443.87:184.81:020.31:100.06:447:32Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:394.08:114.91:570.12:10-0.16:457:31Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:344.29:044.82:520.03:09-0.16:467:29Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:284.49:564.73:44-0.14:06-0.16:467:28Full Moon7Fri
8Sat10:234.510:494.44:33-0.15:010.06:477:27Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:194.511:434.25:21-0.15:550.26:487:25Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:164.56:100.06:510.46:497:24Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:374.01:134.47:000.27:500.76:497:23Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:313.82:074.37:530.48:480.86:507:21Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:223.62:574.28:470.59:440.96:517:20Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:113.63:484.29:390.610:351.06:517:18Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:023.54:394.110:290.611:221.06:527:17Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:533.55:304.111:170.66:537:16Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:453.66:194.112:061.012:030.66:537:14Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:353.77:054.112:480.912:490.76:547:13Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:223.87:484.11:300.91:360.76:557:11New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:073.98:304.02:130.82:230.76:567:10New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:513.99:104.02:560.73:110.76:567:09New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:333.99:503.93:380.73:560.86:577:07New Moon22Sat
23Sun10:164.010:303.74:180.64:400.86:587:06Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:583.911:113.64:570.65:230.96:587:04Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:434.011:563.55:360.76:081.06:597:03Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:314.06:180.76:591.07:007:01Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:463.51:224.17:060.87:551.07:017:00First Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:383.52:134.28:010.78:541.07:016:59First Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:303.53:054.48:590.79:530.87:026:57First Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:253.64:014.59:590.610:500.77:036:56First Quarter30Sun
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 1:23 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 71% 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 (71% 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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