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 6h 20m at 4:51 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:59 pm (4.2 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 - May 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:213.211:524.35:44-0.25:40-0.36:197:53Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:163.16:340.06:320.06:187:54Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:474.01:113.07:260.27:280.26:177:55Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:403.82:053.08:200.48:280.46:167:56Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:313.52:573.19:120.59:270.56:157:57Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:213.33:493.110:000.510:250.66:147:57Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:113.24:433.210:450.411:180.66:137:58Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:033.05:363.411:270.46:127:59Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:543.06:263.612:070.512:080.36:128:00Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu6:423.07:113.712:540.512:490.26:118:01Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri7:273.07:543.91:410.41:310.16:108:01New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:103.08:353.92:280.42:150.16:098:02New Moon12Sat
13Sun8:523.09:153.93:140.32:590.16:088:03New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:332.99:543.93:570.33:420.16:088:04New Moon14Mon
15Tue10:152.910:333.84:380.34:240.16:078:04Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:572.911:143.85:190.35:040.26:068:05Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:432.86:010.35:470.36:058:06Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:003.712:342.96:470.36:350.46:058:07Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:493.71:283.07:380.37:340.56:048:07First Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:413.72:213.18:320.28:390.56:048:08First Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:343.63:163.49:260.19:460.46:038:09First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:303.54:133.710:19-0.110:510.36:028:09First Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:293.45:134.011:12-0.211:530.16:028:10Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:313.36:124.312:04-0.36:018:11Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:313.37:084.512:520.012:56-0.46:018:12Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:273.38:014.71:52-0.11:50-0.56:008:12Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:213.38:544.72:50-0.22:45-0.56:008:13Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:133.29:454.63:45-0.23:39-0.46:008:14Full Moon28Mon
29Tue10:063.210:374.44:36-0.24:30-0.35:598:14Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:583.111:284.25:23-0.15:19-0.25:598:15Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu11:533.16:100.16:090.15:598:15Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 7:55 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 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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