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 2h 03m 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 - Dec 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:373.710:592.84:180.35:170.56:575:00Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:223.611:492.85:000.46:040.56:585:00Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:103.65:480.46:560.56:594:59Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:412.91:003.66:450.57:490.47:004:59Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:333.01:503.67:500.58:420.27:004:59Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:273.22:443.58:560.49:340.07:014:59Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:263.53:443.410:000.310:26-0.27:025:00Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun4:263.84:453.311:030.111:17-0.37:035:00Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:254.15:443.312:030.07:045:00Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:214.46:393.212:09-0.51:04-0.27:045:00New Moon10Tue
11Wed7:154.67:333.21:03-0.62:03-0.37:055:00New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:084.68:253.21:58-0.62:59-0.37:065:00New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:014.69:183.12:52-0.63:49-0.37:075:01Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:544.410:113.03:43-0.64:38-0.17:075:01Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:484.111:053.04:33-0.45:270.07:085:01Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:413.85:24-0.26:160.27:085:01Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:012.912:333.66:190.07:060.37:095:02First Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:542.91:213.37:170.37:550.37:105:02First Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:452.92:073.18:150.48:410.37:105:03First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:363.02:552.99:120.59:260.37:115:03First Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:293.13:462.710:070.510:080.27:115:04Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:233.24:382.610:570.510:510.17:125:04Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:153.35:282.611:460.411:340.07:125:05Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:033.46:162.612:340.47:135:05Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:483.57:012.712:19-0.11:220.37:135:06Full Moon25Wed
26Thu7:313.67:442.71:06-0.12:090.27:135:06Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:123.68:262.71:53-0.22:520.17:145:07Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:523.69:072.72:38-0.23:330.17:145:08Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:323.69:492.73:21-0.24:130.07:145:08Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:133.510:352.74:02-0.24:540.07:155:09Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue10:563.511:202.74:44-0.15:370.07:155:10Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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