Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : 10:18 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 11m at 3:31 pm (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657813
Common Questions About Tides

Hampstead, NC Tides - Feb 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:493.16:012.612:170.27:075:39Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:363.26:482.712:13-0.31:030.17:065:40Full Moon2Fri
3Sat7:193.37:322.81:01-0.41:48-0.17:055:41Full Moon3Sat
4Sun8:003.38:152.91:48-0.42:30-0.27:055:42Full Moon4Sun
5Mon8:393.38:562.92:33-0.43:09-0.37:045:43Full Moon5Mon
6Tue9:163.29:363.03:15-0.43:47-0.37:035:44Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed9:543.210:173.03:55-0.44:24-0.47:025:45Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:333.111:013.04:36-0.35:02-0.37:015:46Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri11:163.011:483.15:20-0.15:44-0.37:005:47Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:032.96:100.06:32-0.36:595:48Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:393.112:542.87:100.17:27-0.26:585:48Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:323.31:492.78:140.18:28-0.36:575:49Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:293.42:492.79:190.09:30-0.46:565:50Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:323.53:542.710:22-0.110:31-0.66:555:51Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu4:373.65:002.911:21-0.311:31-0.76:545:52Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri5:393.86:003.112:19-0.56:535:53Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:364.06:563.312:30-0.91:14-0.76:525:54New Moon17Sat
18Sun7:294.17:493.51:28-1.02:07-0.86:515:55New Moon18Sun
19Mon8:194.08:403.62:24-1.12:56-0.96:505:56New Moon19Mon
20Tue9:083.99:303.73:15-1.13:41-0.96:495:57Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed9:563.710:193.64:04-0.94:24-0.86:485:58Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu10:443.411:093.54:52-0.75:07-0.66:475:59Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:323.25:40-0.35:50-0.46:466:00Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:003.412:212.96:310.06:36-0.26:456:00First Quarter24Sat
25Sun12:493.21:092.77:240.27:250.06:436:01First Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:383.11:572.68:180.48:170.16:426:02First Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:293.02:472.59:120.59:100.16:416:03First Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:232.93:422.510:040.410:030.16:406:04Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu4:213.04:392.610:530.410:550.06:386:05Waxing Gibbous29Thu
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 6:54 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Hampstead, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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