Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 25m at 6:39 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:42 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657813
Common Questions About Tides

Hampstead, NC Tides - Mar 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:463.710:073.73:49-0.94:17-0.76:386:05Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:333.510:583.64:37-0.74:59-0.56:376:06Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:213.211:483.55:26-0.45:42-0.36:366:07Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:102.96:17-0.16:27-0.16:356:08Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:383.412:572.77:100.27:150.16:336:08Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:273.31:452.58:060.48:060.26:326:09Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:183.12:352.49:010.59:000.26:316:10Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:123.13:292.49:540.69:540.26:296:11Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed4:103.04:262.510:440.510:460.16:286:12Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:073.15:212.611:310.511:370.06:276:12Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:583.26:112.812:170.36:256:13Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:443.36:572.912:26-0.11:030.26:246:14Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun7:263.37:393.11:16-0.21:470.16:236:15New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:063.48:203.22:04-0.22:29-0.16:216:16New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:443.39:003.32:48-0.23:08-0.26:206:16New Moon15Tue
16Wed9:223.39:403.43:31-0.23:45-0.26:196:17Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:013.210:213.44:13-0.14:22-0.26:176:18Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:443.011:073.54:570.05:01-0.26:166:19Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:322.911:583.55:460.15:45-0.16:156:20Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:252.86:430.26:380.06:136:20First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:523.61:202.87:460.27:400.06:126:21First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:503.62:182.88:500.28:460.06:106:22First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:513.63:212.89:530.19:52-0.16:096:23First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:583.74:263.010:520.010:54-0.36:086:23Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:033.85:283.211:47-0.211:54-0.46:066:24Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:023.96:243.512:40-0.36:056:25Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:563.97:173.812:53-0.61:32-0.46:046:26Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:453.98:064.01:50-0.62:20-0.56:026:27Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:333.88:544.02:43-0.63:04-0.56:016:27Full Moon29Tue
30Wed9:193.69:414.03:31-0.53:45-0.45:596:28Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu10:043.310:283.94:17-0.34:25-0.35:586:29Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 9:40 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 23% 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 Waxing Crescent (23% 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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