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 5h 44m 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 - Sep 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:553.811:153.85:050.55:170.76:437:36Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:433.85:420.66:000.86:437:34Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:023.612:323.86:200.76:461.06:447:33Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:493.51:213.87:000.87:361.16:457:32First Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:363.32:083.87:450.88:291.26:457:30First Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:213.32:543.98:330.89:231.26:467:29First Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:073.23:434.09:240.810:161.16:477:27First Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:553.24:344.010:160.711:071.06:487:26Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed4:483.35:264.111:080.611:570.96:487:25Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:423.46:184.211:590.56:497:23Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:343.57:064.312:460.812:510.46:507:22Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat7:233.77:524.41:360.61:440.46:507:20Full Moon12Sat
13Sun8:123.98:384.52:260.52:390.46:517:19Full Moon13Sun
14Mon9:004.09:254.43:150.33:330.36:527:18Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:494.210:134.34:020.24:260.36:527:16Full Moon15Tue
16Wed10:414.311:044.24:480.15:180.46:537:15Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu11:354.411:574.05:340.16:130.56:547:13Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:324.56:230.27:110.66:547:12Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:543.81:304.57:160.28:130.76:557:11Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:493.72:264.68:140.39:150.76:567:09Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:443.73:214.59:130.310:140.76:577:08Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:403.74:184.510:120.311:100.76:577:06Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed4:373.75:164.411:080.36:587:05Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:353.86:124.412:020.712:030.46:597:04Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri6:303.97:024.412:510.612:550.46:597:02Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat7:214.07:494.31:390.61:460.57:007:01New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:094.18:334.22:250.62:370.67:016:59New Moon27Sun
28Mon8:554.19:164.13:090.63:250.67:026:58New Moon28Mon
29Tue9:394.19:593.93:490.64:090.77:026:57New Moon29Tue
30Wed10:234.110:423.74:270.74:500.87:036:55Waxing Crescent30Wed
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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