Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 25m at 8:45 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 2:55 pm (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657813
Common Questions About Tides

Hampstead, NC Tides - Sep 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:173.47:494.21:280.81:300.56:427:36Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:033.58:314.22:150.72:200.56:437:35Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:483.69:134.13:020.63:110.56:447:33Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:323.69:544.13:460.53:590.66:457:32Full Moon4Sat
5Sun10:173.710:364.04:280.44:460.66:457:30Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:033.811:223.85:090.45:340.76:467:29Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:533.95:520.46:250.86:477:28Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:123.712:474.16:370.47:230.96:477:26Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu1:053.61:414.27:280.48:240.96:487:25Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:003.62:354.48:240.49:260.86:497:24Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:543.63:314.59:220.310:260.76:497:22Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:513.64:304.610:220.311:240.66:507:21Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:513.65:314.611:200.26:517:19Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:523.76:294.712:190.512:170.16:527:18Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:503.97:234.71:120.41:140.16:527:17Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:444.18:144.62:050.42:110.16:537:15New Moon16Thu
17Fri8:364.29:034.52:560.33:070.26:547:14New Moon17Fri
18Sat9:264.29:514.33:440.34:000.36:547:12New Moon18Sat
19Sun10:164.310:384.14:280.34:490.56:557:11Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:054.211:253.85:090.45:350.76:567:10Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:554.25:480.66:210.96:567:08Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:133.612:454.16:290.77:101.16:577:07Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu1:023.41:344.17:120.88:001.26:587:05First Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:503.32:214.07:590.98:521.36:597:04First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:363.33:094.08:490.99:431.36:597:02First Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:233.33:584.09:410.910:331.27:007:01First Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:133.34:504.010:330.811:201.17:017:00Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:063.45:424.111:240.77:016:58Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:593.56:314.112:071.012:140.77:026:57Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:493.77:174.212:530.91:050.67:036:56Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 11:50 am — 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (52% illuminated). This places Hampstead, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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