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 2h 35m 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 - Sep 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:544.35:500.06:270.46:437:35Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:143.912:494.26:380.27:220.76:447:34Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue1:063.71:424.27:270.48:180.96:447:32Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:563.62:324.18:170.59:131.06:457:31Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:453.53:204.09:080.610:041.16:467:30Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:333.44:094.09:570.610:511.16:467:28Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:233.45:004.010:450.611:361.06:477:27Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:143.55:514.011:320.66:487:26Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:063.56:384.012:191.012:180.66:497:24Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:543.67:234.01:020.91:050.66:497:23Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:413.88:054.01:460.81:540.66:507:21New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:253.88:464.02:310.72:430.66:517:20New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:093.99:263.93:160.63:310.76:517:19New Moon13Fri
14Sat9:523.910:063.83:580.64:170.76:527:17New Moon14Sat
15Sun10:354.010:473.74:390.55:020.86:537:16Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:204.011:333.65:190.55:480.96:537:14Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:094.16:010.66:380.96:547:13Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:233.61:014.16:490.67:340.96:557:11Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu1:173.51:544.37:420.68:340.96:557:10First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:113.62:474.48:410.69:340.86:567:09First Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:063.63:434.59:410.510:320.76:577:07First Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:043.74:414.610:400.311:270.56:587:06Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:053.95:414.711:390.26:587:04Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:054.16:384.712:210.312:360.16:597:03Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed7:024.37:324.71:140.21:340.17:007:02Full Moon25Wed
26Thu7:574.58:234.62:060.12:330.17:007:00Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:494.69:144.52:580.13:290.17:016:59Full Moon27Fri
28Sat9:414.610:034.33:480.14:220.27:026:57Full Moon28Sat
29Sun10:324.610:534.14:340.15:120.47:036:56Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:234.511:443.85:180.36:010.67:036:55Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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