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 4h 31m 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 - Aug 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:453.510:134.24:140.14:100.06:208:11New Moon1Sat
2Sun10:363.511:024.04:590.14:580.26:218:10Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:273.411:503.85:410.25:450.46:228:09Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:193.46:230.36:320.66:228:08Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:383.61:103.57:050.47:220.86:238:07Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu1:253.41:583.57:480.58:150.96:248:06First Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:113.32:453.68:320.59:091.06:258:05First Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:563.23:323.79:170.510:010.96:258:04First Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:423.14:213.810:030.410:520.96:268:03First Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:313.05:123.910:510.411:410.86:278:02Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue5:243.16:034.011:380.36:288:01Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed6:153.16:514.112:290.712:270.36:288:00Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu7:043.27:374.21:190.71:170.26:297:59Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:513.38:224.22:090.52:080.26:307:58Full Moon14Fri
15Sat8:383.49:064.32:580.43:010.26:317:57Full Moon15Sat
16Sun9:243.59:504.23:460.33:510.36:317:56Full Moon16Sun
17Mon10:123.510:364.24:310.24:410.36:327:54Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:033.711:254.15:150.15:310.46:337:53Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:573.86:000.16:250.56:337:52Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:173.912:533.96:480.17:240.66:347:51Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:113.81:494.17:400.18:270.66:357:50Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:053.72:434.38:350.19:290.66:367:48Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:593.63:384.49:310.110:300.66:367:47Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:553.54:364.510:270.011:270.56:377:46Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:533.55:354.511:230.06:387:45Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed5:523.66:314.512:220.412:170.06:387:43Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:483.67:244.51:150.41:110.16:397:42Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri7:413.78:134.52:070.42:050.16:407:41New Moon28Fri
29Sat8:313.89:004.32:570.42:580.26:417:40New Moon29Sat
30Sun9:203.89:464.23:440.43:480.46:417:38New Moon30Sun
31Mon10:083.810:304.04:260.44:340.56:427:37Waxing Crescent31Mon
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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