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 2h 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 - Aug 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:343.22:093.57:420.58:321.06:218:10Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:193.12:553.68:290.59:261.06:218:10Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:043.03:423.79:180.410:201.06:228:09Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:523.04:333.810:080.311:110.96:238:08Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:443.05:263.910:590.36:248:07Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:383.06:184.012:020.811:50 AM0.26:248:06Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:313.17:064.112:520.712:410.16:258:05Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:213.27:524.21:420.51:340.16:268:04New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:103.48:384.32:330.42:290.16:278:03New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:003.69:234.33:220.23:240.16:278:02New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:503.710:104.24:090.14:170.16:288:01New Moon11Sat
12Sun10:413.910:594.04:540.05:100.26:298:00Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:364.011:523.85:39-0.16:040.36:297:59Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:334.16:26-0.17:030.56:307:57Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:473.61:304.37:180.08:050.66:317:56First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:423.52:264.48:130.09:080.66:327:55First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:373.43:214.49:100.010:090.76:327:54First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:313.34:184.410:080.011:070.66:337:53Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun4:293.35:164.311:040.06:347:52Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:283.46:124.312:000.611:58 AM0.16:357:50Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:243.47:034.312:500.612:500.16:357:49Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:173.57:504.21:390.61:420.26:367:48Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:063.68:344.22:270.62:330.46:377:47Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:533.69:174.03:110.53:220.56:377:46Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:383.710:003.93:520.54:070.66:387:44Full Moon25Sat
26Sun10:233.710:423.74:290.54:490.76:397:43Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:083.711:263.55:040.65:310.96:397:42Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:543.75:390.66:141.06:407:40Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:113.412:423.76:160.77:011.16:417:39Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:583.31:313.76:590.77:541.26:427:38Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:453.22:183.87:470.78:491.26:427:36Third Quarter31Fri
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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