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 4h 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 - Oct 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:243.75:004.610:580.411:440.57:036:55Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue5:253.95:594.711:570.37:046:53Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed6:254.26:564.712:370.312:550.17:056:52Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu7:214.47:494.71:310.21:540.17:066:50Full Moon4Thu
5Fri8:154.68:414.62:240.02:530.07:066:49Full Moon5Fri
6Sat9:084.89:334.53:160.03:500.07:076:48Full Moon6Sat
7Sun10:014.810:244.34:060.04:440.17:086:46Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon10:544.711:164.04:530.05:350.37:096:45Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue11:484.65:400.26:270.57:096:44Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:093.812:424.46:280.47:210.87:106:42Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu1:033.71:354.37:180.68:161.07:116:41Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:543.62:254.28:110.79:091.17:126:40Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:433.53:144.09:040.89:591.17:136:39Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:323.54:034.09:560.910:451.17:136:37Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon4:233.54:543.910:460.811:281.07:146:36Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue5:163.65:453.911:340.87:156:35Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed6:073.86:323.912:100.912:220.87:166:33Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu6:553.97:173.912:530.81:100.87:176:32Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri7:414.08:003.91:360.71:590.77:176:31New Moon19Fri
20Sat8:254.18:413.82:200.62:480.77:186:30New Moon20Sat
21Sun9:074.29:223.73:050.53:360.77:196:29New Moon21Sun
22Mon9:494.210:033.63:480.54:210.77:206:28New Moon22Mon
23Tue10:314.210:453.54:290.55:050.77:216:26Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed11:154.211:313.45:100.55:510.87:226:25Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:034.25:530.66:400.87:226:24Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri12:233.412:564.26:420.67:350.87:236:23Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat1:173.41:494.37:380.68:330.77:246:22First Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:123.51:434.37:390.68:310.66:255:21First Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:083.62:384.38:420.59:270.46:265:20First Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:063.83:374.39:430.410:210.36:275:19Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed4:074.04:364.310:430.311:130.16:285:18Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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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