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 6h 14m 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 - Dec 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:464.26:063.612:260.06:575:00Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:394.36:573.612:32-0.41:22-0.16:575:00Full Moon2Sun
3Mon7:294.47:473.51:23-0.42:16-0.16:584:59Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:174.38:353.42:13-0.33:05-0.16:594:59Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:044.29:223.32:59-0.33:490.07:004:59Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu9:504.010:103.23:42-0.14:310.17:014:59Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:373.810:583.04:240.05:130.37:024:59Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat11:243.611:473.05:050.25:550.47:025:00Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:123.55:490.46:400.57:035:00Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:362.912:583.36:390.57:260.57:045:00Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:243.01:443.27:330.68:140.57:055:00Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:133.02:313.18:300.69:020.47:055:00Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:043.13:213.09:260.69:500.27:065:00Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri3:583.24:142.910:210.510:380.17:075:01Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat4:523.45:072.911:150.411:260.07:085:01Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:433.65:572.912:080.37:085:01Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:313.86:453.012:15-0.21:010.17:095:02New Moon17Mon
18Tue7:163.97:313.01:05-0.31:530.07:095:02New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:024.08:173.11:55-0.42:43-0.27:105:02New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:474.19:043.12:44-0.53:30-0.37:115:03New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:344.19:533.13:31-0.54:16-0.37:115:03Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:234.010:463.14:19-0.55:03-0.37:125:04Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:153.911:423.25:09-0.45:53-0.37:125:04Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:093.86:05-0.36:47-0.37:125:05First Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:383.21:023.67:07-0.17:42-0.37:135:05First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:343.31:563.58:11-0.18:37-0.47:135:06First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:313.52:513.39:150.09:32-0.57:145:07First Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:303.53:503.110:16-0.110:26-0.57:145:07Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat4:313.74:493.111:14-0.111:18-0.67:145:08Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:293.85:443.012:10-0.17:155:09Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon6:213.86:363.012:09-0.61:04-0.27:155:09Full Moon31Mon
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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