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 3h 10m 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 - Apr 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:163.26:373.412:070.112:350.15:566:30Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue7:003.37:213.612:580.01:21-0.15:546:31Full Moon2Tue
3Wed7:423.48:043.81:49-0.12:07-0.25:536:32Full Moon3Wed
4Thu8:233.48:463.92:37-0.22:50-0.35:526:33Full Moon4Thu
5Fri9:053.39:294.03:23-0.23:32-0.35:506:33Full Moon5Fri
6Sat9:493.310:154.04:08-0.24:14-0.35:496:34Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun11:373.25:54-0.25:59-0.26:487:35Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:054.012:303.16:45-0.16:50-0.16:467:36Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue1:003.91:263.17:420.07:490.06:457:36Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:563.92:233.18:420.18:530.16:447:37Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:523.83:213.29:420.19:580.06:427:38Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:513.84:223.310:410.011:01-0.16:417:39Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:533.75:243.511:36-0.16:407:39Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun5:543.76:243.712:01-0.212:29-0.26:387:40Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:503.77:183.912:59-0.21:19-0.36:377:41Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue7:413.78:074.11:55-0.32:09-0.36:367:42New Moon16Tue
17Wed8:303.68:544.22:49-0.32:56-0.36:357:43New Moon17Wed
18Thu9:163.59:394.13:38-0.33:40-0.36:347:43New Moon18Thu
19Fri10:013.410:234.04:23-0.24:21-0.26:327:44New Moon19Fri
20Sat10:463.311:073.95:05-0.15:000.06:317:45Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun11:313.111:523.75:450.15:370.26:307:46Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:183.06:260.36:170.36:297:46Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:393.51:072.97:100.57:020.56:287:47Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed1:273.41:552.97:570.67:540.66:267:48First Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:153.32:442.98:480.68:510.66:257:49First Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:043.23:343.09:400.69:510.66:247:50First Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:553.14:283.110:310.510:480.56:237:50First Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:493.15:233.311:200.411:440.46:227:51Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:443.16:163.512:080.26:217:52Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue6:353.27:053.712:370.312:550.16:207:53Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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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