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 5h 53m 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 - Apr 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:083.65:323.211:410.011:58-0.25:566:30Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:023.76:253.512:32-0.25:556:31Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:533.97:153.812:55-0.41:24-0.45:536:32New Moon3Fri
4Sat7:433.98:054.11:52-0.52:14-0.55:526:32New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:323.98:554.32:46-0.73:01-0.65:516:33New Moon5Sun
6Mon9:223.79:464.33:39-0.73:48-0.75:496:34Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:133.610:404.34:30-0.64:35-0.65:486:35Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:073.411:364.25:23-0.45:24-0.45:476:35Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:033.26:20-0.26:19-0.25:456:36Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:324.012:583.17:200.07:190.05:446:37First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:283.81:533.18:210.28:220.15:436:38First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:243.62:493.09:190.39:230.25:416:38First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:223.53:483.110:130.310:210.25:406:39Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:213.44:453.211:020.311:140.25:396:40Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:163.35:383.411:460.25:386:41Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:043.36:253.512:040.212:290.25:366:41Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:483.37:083.712:520.11:110.15:356:42Full Moon17Fri
18Sat7:303.37:503.81:380.11:510.15:346:43Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:103.38:303.82:210.12:290.15:336:44Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:503.29:103.83:020.13:060.15:326:45Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:303.19:493.73:400.13:410.15:306:45Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:102.910:303.74:190.24:170.25:296:46Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:522.811:133.64:580.34:540.35:286:47Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:382.811:593.55:420.45:360.45:276:48Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:262.86:310.56:280.55:266:48Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:483.52:152.88:260.58:280.66:257:49Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:383.53:072.99:240.49:320.56:247:50Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:323.54:033.010:200.310:360.46:227:51Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:303.65:043.311:150.111:360.26:217:52Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:313.66:033.612:07-0.16:207:52Waning Crescent30Thu
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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