Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 16m at 9:29 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:223.48:544.62:54-0.22:45-0.56:018:25New Moon1Wed
2Thu9:153.39:474.53:48-0.23:40-0.46:018:25New Moon2Thu
3Fri10:093.310:384.34:39-0.24:32-0.36:028:25Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:033.311:304.15:27-0.15:21-0.16:028:25Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:573.26:140.06:120.16:038:25Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:223.812:523.27:010.17:040.46:038:24Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue1:133.61:443.37:480.27:590.66:048:24First Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:003.42:333.38:330.38:540.76:048:24First Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:463.23:203.49:180.39:470.76:058:24First Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:313.14:083.510:010.310:390.76:068:24First Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:193.04:593.710:440.211:280.76:068:23Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:092.95:493.811:270.26:078:23Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:002.96:373.912:150.612:110.16:078:22Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:492.97:234.01:030.612:570.16:088:22Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed7:352.98:074.01:520.51:450.16:098:22Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:203.08:504.02:410.42:340.16:098:21Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:053.09:324.03:280.33:230.16:108:21Full Moon17Fri
18Sat9:503.010:144.04:140.24:100.26:108:20Full Moon18Sat
19Sun10:363.010:593.94:570.24:560.26:118:20Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:263.111:463.95:400.15:440.36:128:19Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:193.26:260.16:370.46:128:19Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:373.81:133.47:140.07:360.56:138:18Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu1:293.72:073.68:050.08:390.56:148:17Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:213.63:003.98:58-0.19:420.46:158:17Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:153.53:564.19:52-0.210:440.36:158:16Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:113.44:544.310:46-0.311:420.26:168:15Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:113.45:534.411:39-0.36:178:15Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue6:103.46:494.512:390.212:33-0.36:178:14Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed7:073.47:434.61:360.11:28-0.36:188:13New Moon29Wed
30Thu8:013.58:344.52:320.12:24-0.26:198:12New Moon30Thu
31Fri8:533.59:254.43:250.13:19-0.16:208:11New Moon31Fri
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 12:36 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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