Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 48m at 3:57 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 10:06 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657813
Common Questions About Tides

Hampstead, NC Tides - Apr 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:073.110:293.84:25-0.14:17-0.15:576:30Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:522.911:153.65:060.14:530.15:556:30Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:382.75:490.45:310.35:546:31Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:023.412:262.66:350.66:160.45:536:32First Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:513.32:132.68:270.78:100.56:517:33First Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:413.23:022.69:210.89:100.56:507:33First Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:333.13:552.610:160.810:120.56:497:34First Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:303.04:532.711:070.711:110.46:477:35Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:283.15:512.911:560.66:467:36Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:223.16:443.212:060.312:420.46:457:37Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat7:093.27:323.41:000.21:280.26:437:37Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun7:523.28:163.71:530.12:130.06:427:38Full Moon12Sun
13Mon8:353.28:593.92:460.02:58-0.16:417:39Full Moon13Mon
14Tue9:173.29:414.13:36-0.13:41-0.26:407:40Full Moon14Tue
15Wed10:003.110:264.24:24-0.14:23-0.26:387:40Full Moon15Wed
16Thu10:453.011:144.25:11-0.15:06-0.26:377:41Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri11:362.95:590.05:52-0.16:367:42Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:064.112:312.86:520.16:440.06:357:43Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun1:034.01:292.87:510.27:460.16:337:43Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:013.92:262.98:520.38:530.26:327:44Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:593.83:253.09:520.310:000.26:317:45Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:593.74:283.110:490.211:050.16:307:46Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:003.65:313.411:420.16:297:47Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri5:593.66:293.612:050.012:310.06:277:47Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:523.57:213.91:020.01:17-0.16:267:48Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun7:413.48:084.01:570.02:03-0.26:257:49New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:263.38:524.12:500.02:47-0.16:247:50New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:103.29:344.13:380.03:28-0.16:237:50New Moon28Tue
29Wed9:543.110:164.04:210.14:070.06:227:51New Moon29Wed
30Thu10:373.010:583.95:010.24:430.26:217:52Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 7:01 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 2% 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 New Moon (2% 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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