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 3h 23m 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 - Jan 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:403.35:270.06:210.07:155:10Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:132.812:293.26:230.17:12-0.17:155:11Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:063.01:203.17:290.28:04-0.27:165:12Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:013.22:152.98:370.28:59-0.37:165:13Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:593.43:152.89:450.19:55-0.47:165:14Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:023.64:202.710:490.010:51-0.57:165:14Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:053.85:232.711:50-0.211:47-0.67:165:15Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:044.06:212.712:50-0.37:165:16Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu7:004.27:162.812:44-0.71:48-0.47:165:17New Moon9Thu
10Fri7:544.28:082.91:42-0.82:41-0.47:165:18New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:454.18:592.92:36-0.93:29-0.57:165:19New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:343.99:492.93:27-0.84:13-0.47:155:20Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:223.710:392.94:14-0.74:55-0.37:155:21Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:103.411:302.95:00-0.45:37-0.27:155:22Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:563.25:48-0.26:18-0.17:155:22Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:202.912:422.96:390.17:010.07:155:23First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:082.91:262.77:340.37:440.17:145:24First Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:562.92:112.58:300.48:300.17:145:25First Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:462.93:002.39:260.49:180.07:145:26First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:393.03:542.310:200.410:07-0.17:135:27Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:363.04:502.311:110.410:57-0.27:135:28Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:303.15:422.312:010.37:125:29Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:203.36:302.412:500.27:125:30Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:053.47:162.512:37-0.31:390.17:115:31Full Moon24Fri
25Sat7:483.47:592.61:28-0.42:25-0.17:115:32Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:283.58:422.72:16-0.53:07-0.27:105:33Full Moon26Sun
27Mon9:083.59:252.83:01-0.53:47-0.37:105:34Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:483.410:102.83:45-0.54:27-0.47:095:35Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:303.310:582.94:29-0.45:07-0.47:095:36Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu11:163.211:503.15:17-0.35:51-0.47:085:37Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:073.06:12-0.16:39-0.47:075:38Third Quarter31Fri
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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