Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : 4:51 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 49m at 10:28 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657813
Common Questions About Tides

Hampstead, NC Tides - Nov 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:214.010:413.14:020.64:561.06:295:16Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:063.911:293.04:400.75:421.06:305:15Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:543.95:230.86:331.16:315:15Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:183.012:433.96:140.87:281.06:325:14Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:083.11:323.97:130.88:230.96:335:13Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:593.22:233.98:150.89:160.76:345:12Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:543.33:184.09:180.710:080.56:355:11Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri3:523.64:164.010:190.510:570.36:365:10Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:513.95:134.011:180.411:460.16:375:10Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:474.26:083.912:180.26:385:09Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:404.67:003.912:36-0.11:190.16:385:08New Moon11Mon
12Tue7:334.87:523.71:28-0.22:180.06:395:07New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:254.98:443.62:20-0.33:140.06:405:07New Moon13Wed
14Thu9:194.99:383.53:11-0.34:070.06:415:06Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri10:144.810:333.34:02-0.24:590.26:425:05Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat11:114.611:303.24:53-0.15:530.46:435:05Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:094.35:480.16:500.66:445:04First Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:273.21:034.16:480.37:460.76:455:04First Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:223.21:553.87:490.58:390.76:465:03First Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:153.22:453.68:490.69:280.66:475:03First Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:093.33:363.59:460.610:110.66:485:02Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri4:043.44:263.310:380.610:520.56:495:02Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:573.55:153.311:260.711:310.46:505:02Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:453.76:013.212:140.66:515:01Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:303.86:443.212:110.31:010.66:525:01Full Moon25Mon
26Tue7:123.97:273.112:520.31:480.66:535:01Full Moon26Tue
27Wed7:543.98:083.11:350.22:320.56:545:00Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:343.98:493.02:180.23:140.56:545:00Full Moon28Thu
29Fri9:143.89:302.92:590.23:540.56:555:00Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat9:543.810:132.83:390.24:350.56:565:00Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 1:39 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 (7% 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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