Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 10m at 10:14 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 4:27 pm (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657813
Common Questions About Tides

Hampstead, NC Tides - Nov 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:434.46:034.012:140.36:295:17Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:364.76:564.012:330.01:130.26:305:16New Moon2Wed
3Thu7:284.97:484.01:26-0.12:120.16:315:15New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:215.08:413.92:19-0.23:070.06:325:14New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:155.09:353.83:12-0.34:000.06:335:13Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:104.910:303.74:03-0.24:530.16:345:12Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:074.711:283.64:56-0.15:460.36:355:11Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:044.55:510.16:420.46:355:10First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:263.612:594.26:510.37:380.56:365:10First Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:213.61:504.07:520.48:320.56:375:09First Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:153.62:413.88:510.59:220.56:385:08First Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:083.63:323.79:480.610:080.56:395:07Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:033.74:233.510:390.610:510.46:405:07Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:553.85:133.511:280.711:320.46:415:06Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:443.96:003.412:140.76:425:06Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:294.06:443.412:140.41:010.66:435:05Full Moon16Wed
17Thu7:124.07:273.412:560.31:470.66:445:04Full Moon17Thu
18Fri7:544.08:093.31:400.32:300.66:455:04Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:354.08:513.32:220.33:120.66:465:03Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:153.99:333.23:030.33:520.66:475:03Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon9:563.810:163.13:430.34:310.66:485:02Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:383.811:023.04:230.45:130.66:495:02Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:223.711:513.15:050.55:590.66:505:02Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:093.75:530.66:480.66:515:01Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:413.112:573.66:490.67:410.56:525:01Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:313.31:463.67:510.68:340.36:525:01Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:243.42:403.68:550.59:270.16:535:00Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:203.73:393.59:570.410:20-0.16:545:00Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:203.94:403.510:580.211:13-0.26:555:00Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:194.25:393.511:570.06:565:00Waning Crescent30Wed
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 1:20 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Crescent (30% illuminated). This places Hampstead, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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