Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : in 14m at 4:55 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:492.96:04-0.16:12-0.46:386:05Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:253.612:442.77:050.07:09-0.36:376:06Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:223.61:402.68:110.18:11-0.26:356:07Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:213.62:392.59:170.29:16-0.26:346:08Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:243.53:442.510:200.110:19-0.36:336:09Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu4:313.54:502.711:170.111:19-0.46:326:09Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri5:333.65:492.912:110.06:306:10Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:283.66:423.112:17-0.41:02-0.16:296:11Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun7:163.67:313.21:12-0.51:49-0.26:286:12New Moon9Sun
10Mon8:003.68:163.42:03-0.52:31-0.26:266:13New Moon10Mon
11Tue8:423.58:583.42:49-0.43:09-0.26:256:13New Moon11Tue
12Wed9:223.39:403.43:31-0.33:43-0.26:246:14Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu10:023.110:213.44:10-0.24:15-0.16:226:15Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:442.911:043.34:490.04:470.06:216:16Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:272.711:483.35:290.25:210.16:206:17Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:122.66:140.46:000.26:186:17First Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:353.212:582.57:050.66:490.36:176:18First Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:233.11:452.48:010.77:470.46:166:19First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:143.12:362.49:000.78:500.36:146:20First Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:113.13:342.59:570.69:520.26:136:21Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri4:123.14:342.610:510.510:500.16:116:21Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:103.25:312.811:410.311:450.06:106:22Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:023.46:223.112:310.16:096:23Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:493.57:093.412:40-0.21:19-0.16:076:24Full Moon24Mon
25Tue7:333.67:553.71:35-0.32:05-0.36:066:24Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:183.68:413.92:28-0.42:49-0.46:056:25Full Moon26Wed
27Thu9:033.59:294.13:19-0.53:32-0.56:036:26Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:503.310:194.14:08-0.44:15-0.56:026:27Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:403.111:124.14:59-0.35:00-0.46:006:28Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:352.95:54-0.15:52-0.25:596:28Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:094.012:322.86:540.16:51-0.15:586:29Third Quarter31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8657813)

Common Questions About Hampstead, NC Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Hampstead, NC today?

Slack tide in Hampstead, NC is approximately 7:41 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 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA