Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 38m at 4:55 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 10:28 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657813
Common Questions About Tides

Hampstead, NC Tides - Oct 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:073.87:313.91:060.91:270.87:046:53Full Moon1Sun
2Mon7:513.98:123.81:470.82:150.97:056:52Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:344.08:523.82:280.83:030.97:066:50Full Moon3Tue
4Wed9:164.19:323.73:090.73:480.97:066:49Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:564.110:123.53:490.74:311.07:076:48Full Moon5Thu
6Fri10:374.110:533.44:280.75:131.07:086:46Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:204.011:383.35:070.75:571.17:096:45Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:064.05:470.86:461.17:106:44Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:273.312:574.16:330.87:401.17:106:42Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:203.31:494.27:270.88:381.17:116:41Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:133.32:424.28:280.89:360.97:126:40Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:073.53:364.39:310.710:310.87:136:38Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:043.64:344.410:330.611:230.57:136:37Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:053.95:344.411:340.47:146:36Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:044.26:314.412:140.312:330.37:156:35Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:014.57:244.31:040.21:330.27:166:33New Moon16Mon
17Tue7:554.88:164.21:550.12:330.27:176:32New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:475.09:084.02:470.03:310.27:186:31New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:405.09:593.93:380.04:260.27:186:30New Moon19Thu
20Fri10:334.910:513.74:270.05:170.47:196:29Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:264.711:443.55:150.16:080.67:206:27Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:224.56:040.37:000.87:216:26Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:393.41:174.36:560.57:541.07:226:25First Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:323.32:084.17:510.78:471.17:236:24First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:243.32:573.98:480.89:371.17:236:23First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:143.43:463.89:430.910:231.17:246:22First Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:053.44:353.710:360.911:051.07:256:21Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat4:583.55:253.611:260.911:460.97:266:20Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:503.76:133.612:140.97:276:19Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon6:393.96:593.512:260.71:020.87:286:18Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue7:254.07:423.51:070.61:510.87:296:17Full Moon31Tue
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 7:41 am — 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated). This places Hampstead, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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