Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : 10:24 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 25m at 3:43 pm (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657813
Common Questions About Tides

Hampstead, NC Tides - Jan 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:173.14:322.610:430.410:50-0.17:155:11Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:103.35:242.611:340.311:37-0.27:155:11Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:003.46:132.612:250.27:165:12Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:463.66:592.712:25-0.31:150.17:165:13New Moon4Sun
5Mon7:303.77:432.71:14-0.42:04-0.17:165:14New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:133.78:262.82:03-0.52:50-0.27:165:15New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:553.89:092.82:49-0.53:34-0.37:165:15New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:383.79:542.83:33-0.54:17-0.47:165:16Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:233.710:432.94:18-0.55:00-0.47:165:17Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:113.611:362.95:05-0.45:47-0.47:165:18Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:023.55:59-0.26:38-0.47:165:19First Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:313.012:543.37:00-0.17:32-0.47:155:20First Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:273.21:483.28:05-0.18:28-0.57:155:21First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:243.32:443.09:11-0.19:24-0.57:155:22First Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:253.43:452.910:15-0.110:21-0.67:155:23Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri4:283.64:482.811:15-0.211:16-0.77:155:24Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat5:293.75:472.912:13-0.37:145:25Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:253.86:412.912:11-0.81:10-0.47:145:26Full Moon18Sun
19Mon7:173.97:323.01:05-0.82:03-0.47:145:27Full Moon19Mon
20Tue8:063.98:213.01:58-0.82:52-0.57:135:27Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:523.89:083.02:47-0.83:35-0.47:135:28Full Moon21Wed
22Thu9:373.69:542.93:32-0.74:14-0.47:125:29Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri10:213.410:412.94:13-0.54:53-0.27:125:30Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat11:063.211:282.84:54-0.35:31-0.17:115:31Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:503.05:37-0.16:100.07:115:32Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:152.812:352.86:240.16:530.17:105:33Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:032.81:202.67:160.37:390.17:105:34Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:502.82:062.58:130.38:280.07:095:35Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:412.92:562.49:100.49:200.07:085:36Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:352.93:512.310:070.310:13-0.17:085:37Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat4:333.14:482.411:010.211:05-0.37:075:38Waning Crescent31Sat
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 7:03 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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