Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 02m at 5:41 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:24 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657813
Common Questions About Tides

Hampstead, NC Tides - Nov 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:043.22:373.98:310.89:201.06:295:16First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:553.33:273.79:250.810:041.06:305:15Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat3:483.44:183.710:160.810:450.96:315:14Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun4:413.55:073.611:040.811:250.86:325:13Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:323.75:533.611:520.86:335:13Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:183.86:363.512:050.612:410.86:345:12Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed7:024.07:183.512:470.51:300.76:355:11Full Moon7Wed
8Thu7:434.07:593.41:300.42:180.76:365:10Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:244.18:403.32:130.43:030.76:375:09Full Moon9Fri
10Sat9:044.19:213.22:550.43:460.76:385:09Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:454.010:043.13:350.44:290.76:395:08Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon10:304.010:523.04:160.45:150.76:405:07Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue11:194.011:453.04:590.56:060.76:415:07Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:114.05:500.67:010.76:425:06Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu12:403.11:054.06:490.67:580.66:435:05Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:343.21:594.07:540.58:540.46:435:05Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:303.42:554.08:590.49:470.26:445:04Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:303.63:543.910:020.310:390.06:455:04Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon4:313.94:543.911:030.211:29-0.16:465:03Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue5:304.25:503.812:030.16:475:03Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:244.56:443.712:19-0.21:030.06:485:02New Moon21Wed
22Thu7:174.77:353.61:11-0.32:010.06:495:02New Moon22Thu
23Fri8:084.78:263.52:02-0.32:560.06:505:01New Moon23Fri
24Sat8:594.79:163.32:52-0.33:460.06:515:01Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun9:494.510:063.23:40-0.24:330.26:525:01Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon10:404.210:583.04:260.05:200.46:535:01Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue11:324.011:513.05:120.26:080.66:545:00Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:233.86:020.46:570.76:555:00First Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:422.91:123.66:550.57:460.86:565:00First Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:312.91:593.47:510.78:330.76:565:00First Quarter30Fri
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 8:32 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 maximum.

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 (14% illuminated). This places Hampstead, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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