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 2h 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 - Jun 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:023.15:463.911:34-0.15:588:16Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:003.16:394.112:200.312:24-0.25:588:16Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:553.17:304.41:160.11:16-0.35:588:17Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:483.28:214.62:13-0.12:11-0.45:588:17Full Moon4Wed
5Thu8:413.39:134.73:09-0.23:06-0.55:578:18Full Moon5Thu
6Fri9:343.310:054.74:03-0.34:00-0.55:578:19Full Moon6Fri
7Sat10:283.310:584.54:54-0.44:53-0.55:578:19Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:253.411:544.35:44-0.45:47-0.35:578:20Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:243.46:35-0.36:45-0.15:578:20Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:494.11:233.57:28-0.27:460.15:578:21Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:443.92:193.68:21-0.28:500.25:578:21Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:353.63:133.79:14-0.29:520.35:578:21Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:263.44:063.810:04-0.110:500.45:578:22Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:183.25:013.810:52-0.111:430.45:578:22Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:113.15:533.911:38-0.15:578:23Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:033.06:413.912:330.412:21-0.15:578:23Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:523.07:263.91:200.41:050.05:578:23Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:393.08:103.92:070.41:490.15:578:24New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:243.08:523.92:520.42:340.15:578:24New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:083.09:333.83:350.43:190.25:588:24New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:522.910:143.74:150.34:010.25:588:24New Moon21Sat
22Sun10:362.910:553.64:530.34:420.35:588:24Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon11:222.911:373.55:310.35:230.45:588:25Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:102.96:100.36:070.55:598:25Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:203.412:593.06:530.36:570.75:598:25Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:053.31:473.17:390.37:540.75:598:25First Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:513.22:353.38:270.28:560.76:008:25First Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:383.23:243.59:180.19:570.66:008:25First Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:293.14:173.810:090.010:570.56:008:25First Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:263.15:134.011:02-0.211:550.36:018:25Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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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