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 6h 04m 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 - Dec 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:053.012:273.46:020.56:530.66:575:00Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:533.01:133.36:550.67:410.66:584:59Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:413.11:593.27:520.78:310.56:594:59Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:303.22:463.18:500.69:200.37:004:59Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:233.33:393.19:480.610:100.27:014:59Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri4:183.44:333.110:440.510:590.07:024:59Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat5:113.65:273.111:380.311:48-0.17:025:00Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:023.96:173.112:330.27:035:00Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:504.17:063.212:39-0.21:270.07:045:00New Moon9Mon
10Tue7:384.27:553.31:31-0.42:21-0.17:055:00New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:264.38:443.32:23-0.53:11-0.37:055:00New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:164.39:353.33:13-0.53:59-0.37:065:00Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:074.310:293.34:03-0.54:48-0.47:075:01Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:004.111:263.34:54-0.55:38-0.37:075:01Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:554.05:50-0.36:32-0.37:085:01First Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:233.412:493.86:51-0.27:27-0.37:095:02First Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:193.51:423.67:540.08:22-0.37:095:02First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:153.52:353.48:570.09:16-0.37:105:02First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:133.63:313.29:580.110:09-0.47:105:03Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri4:123.64:283.110:550.110:59-0.47:115:03Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:093.75:233.011:490.111:48-0.47:115:04Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:013.86:143.012:410.07:125:04Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:493.87:023.012:36-0.31:310.07:125:05Full Moon23Mon
24Tue7:343.87:483.01:23-0.32:170.07:135:05Full Moon24Tue
25Wed8:173.78:323.02:08-0.32:580.07:135:06Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:583.69:152.92:50-0.33:360.07:145:07Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:403.59:582.93:29-0.24:130.07:145:07Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:213.410:432.84:07-0.14:490.17:145:08Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:043.211:292.84:460.05:270.17:155:09Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:483.15:280.16:090.17:155:09Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue12:162.812:323.06:160.36:550.17:155:10Third Quarter31Tue
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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