Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : in 6h 22m at 6:27 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 12:21 pm (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657813
Common Questions About Tides

Hampstead, NC Tides - Mar 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:413.01:592.58:180.58:140.26:386:05First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:323.02:502.59:120.69:100.26:376:06First Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:272.93:462.510:050.510:050.16:356:07Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:262.94:442.610:550.410:590.06:346:08Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:213.05:382.811:430.311:51-0.16:336:09Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:103.16:263.012:310.16:316:09Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:543.27:123.212:42-0.21:17-0.16:306:10Full Moon7Fri
8Sat7:353.37:553.41:33-0.32:02-0.26:296:11Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:153.39:363.53:21-0.33:44-0.47:277:12Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:553.310:183.64:07-0.44:25-0.47:267:13Full Moon10Mon
11Tue10:363.211:023.74:51-0.45:05-0.47:257:14Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:203.111:493.75:36-0.35:46-0.47:237:14Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:093.06:25-0.26:32-0.37:227:15Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:413.71:032.97:190.07:25-0.27:217:16Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:373.71:582.98:200.18:27-0.17:197:17Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:333.72:562.99:230.19:32-0.27:187:18Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:323.73:572.910:250.010:36-0.27:177:18Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:353.65:013.011:24-0.111:39-0.37:157:19Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:393.66:053.312:19-0.27:147:20Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:383.77:023.512:38-0.41:11-0.37:137:21Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri7:313.77:543.71:35-0.52:02-0.47:117:21New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:213.78:433.92:31-0.52:50-0.57:107:22New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:073.69:293.93:23-0.53:35-0.57:097:23New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:523.510:133.94:10-0.44:16-0.47:077:24New Moon24Mon
25Tue10:353.310:573.84:53-0.34:54-0.37:067:25Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:193.111:423.65:33-0.15:31-0.17:047:25Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:053.06:140.16:080.17:037:26Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:283.512:522.86:570.36:490.27:027:27Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat1:163.31:392.77:440.57:370.47:007:28First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:043.22:272.78:360.68:320.46:597:28First Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:533.13:172.79:290.79:310.46:587:29First Quarter31Mon
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 9:24 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 23% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (23% illuminated). This places Hampstead, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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