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 4h 50m 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 - Apr 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:453.14:112.810:230.610:310.46:567:30First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:413.05:082.911:150.511:280.36:557:31Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:383.16:043.112:040.36:547:31Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:303.26:553.412:220.212:510.26:527:32Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:183.27:423.61:150.11:390.06:517:33Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun8:033.38:273.82:080.02:26-0.26:497:34Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:463.39:114.03:00-0.23:12-0.36:487:34Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:303.39:554.13:49-0.33:57-0.46:477:35Full Moon8Tue
9Wed10:153.310:414.24:37-0.34:41-0.46:467:36Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:033.211:314.25:24-0.35:26-0.36:447:37Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:553.16:14-0.26:15-0.26:437:38Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:254.112:513.17:080.07:11-0.16:427:38Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:224.01:483.18:060.18:140.06:407:39Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:183.92:453.29:060.19:190.06:397:40Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:153.83:443.310:050.110:240.06:387:41Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:143.74:463.411:000.011:250.06:377:41Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:143.65:473.611:53-0.16:357:42Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:123.56:433.812:23-0.112:42-0.26:347:43Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:053.57:334.01:18-0.11:30-0.26:337:44Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:533.58:194.12:12-0.12:16-0.26:327:44New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:393.49:034.13:02-0.13:01-0.26:317:45New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:233.39:454.03:48-0.13:42-0.16:297:46New Moon22Tue
23Wed10:063.210:273.94:290.04:210.06:287:47Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:493.111:103.85:080.14:570.16:277:48Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:343.011:543.65:460.35:340.26:267:48Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:212.96:260.46:140.46:257:49Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:413.51:092.87:090.67:000.56:247:50Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon1:283.41:572.87:580.67:550.66:237:51First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:163.32:462.98:500.68:550.66:227:52First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:043.23:373.09:420.59:560.66:217:52First Quarter30Wed
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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