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 3h 32m 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 - Feb 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:273.25:422.511:540.111:56-0.47:065:39Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:173.46:312.612:46-0.17:065:40Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue7:043.67:182.812:48-0.51:37-0.27:055:41New Moon3Tue
4Wed7:493.78:032.91:40-0.62:25-0.47:045:42New Moon4Wed
5Thu8:333.88:483.02:30-0.73:10-0.67:035:43New Moon5Thu
6Fri9:173.89:353.13:18-0.83:54-0.77:025:44Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:033.710:243.24:05-0.74:37-0.77:025:45Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:513.511:173.34:54-0.65:22-0.77:015:46Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:433.45:47-0.56:12-0.67:005:47Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:133.312:363.26:47-0.37:05-0.56:595:48First Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:083.41:303.07:51-0.28:03-0.56:585:49First Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:053.42:262.88:56-0.19:02-0.56:575:50First Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:053.43:262.710:00-0.110:01-0.56:565:51Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:093.44:282.710:59-0.110:58-0.56:555:52Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:113.55:282.811:55-0.211:54-0.66:545:53Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:083.66:232.912:48-0.26:535:54Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:583.67:123.012:48-0.61:39-0.36:525:55Full Moon17Tue
18Wed7:453.67:593.11:39-0.62:24-0.36:515:56Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:283.58:433.12:27-0.63:05-0.36:505:57Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:103.49:263.13:09-0.53:42-0.36:485:57Full Moon20Fri
21Sat9:503.310:093.13:49-0.44:16-0.26:475:58Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:323.110:523.14:27-0.34:50-0.16:465:59Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:142.911:373.05:06-0.15:250.06:456:00Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:582.85:480.16:040.16:446:01Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:243.012:422.66:370.36:490.16:436:02Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:103.01:272.57:320.47:410.26:416:03Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:593.02:162.48:310.48:380.16:406:04Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:523.03:102.49:300.49:360.16:396:05Third Quarter28Sat
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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