Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : in 14m at 9:22 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:563.49:284.73:24-0.33:24-0.56:018:25Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:513.410:214.64:17-0.44:19-0.56:028:25Full Moon2Tue
3Wed10:473.511:154.45:07-0.45:14-0.46:028:25Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu11:453.65:57-0.46:09-0.26:038:25Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:114.212:443.66:48-0.47:080.06:038:25Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat1:064.01:423.77:41-0.38:100.26:048:24Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:583.72:363.88:33-0.29:120.36:048:24Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:493.53:283.89:25-0.210:110.46:058:24Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:393.34:213.910:15-0.111:060.46:058:24Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed4:313.25:143.911:02-0.111:560.56:068:23Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu5:233.16:053.911:470.06:068:23Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri6:143.16:523.912:430.512:310.06:078:23Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat7:033.17:363.91:290.51:150.16:088:22New Moon13Sat
14Sun7:493.18:193.92:150.52:010.16:088:22New Moon14Sun
15Mon8:353.19:013.92:590.52:470.26:098:22New Moon15Mon
16Tue9:193.19:433.83:410.43:320.36:098:21New Moon16Tue
17Wed10:043.110:233.74:210.44:150.36:108:21New Moon17Wed
18Thu10:493.111:043.64:590.34:560.46:118:20Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:353.111:473.55:380.35:390.66:118:20Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:233.16:180.36:250.76:128:19Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:313.41:113.27:010.37:180.86:138:18Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon1:173.31:593.47:480.38:160.86:138:18First Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:043.32:473.68:380.29:160.76:148:17First Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:533.23:373.89:300.110:160.66:158:17First Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:453.24:314.010:230.011:140.46:168:16Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri4:443.25:294.311:17-0.16:168:15Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:453.36:264.512:110.312:12-0.26:178:14Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:433.47:214.71:070.11:08-0.36:188:14Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon7:403.58:144.82:040.02:07-0.46:188:13Full Moon29Mon
30Tue8:353.79:084.83:00-0.23:06-0.46:198:12Full Moon30Tue
31Wed9:303.810:014.63:53-0.34:03-0.46:208:11Full Moon31Wed
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 12:26 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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