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 1h 06m 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 - Jul 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:273.16:104.311:55-0.36:018:25Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:263.17:054.512:520.112:49-0.46:028:25Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:233.27:594.71:490.01:46-0.56:028:25Full Moon3Thu
4Fri8:183.38:524.72:47-0.22:45-0.56:028:25Full Moon4Fri
5Sat9:133.49:464.73:42-0.33:42-0.56:038:25Full Moon5Sat
6Sun10:093.510:394.54:33-0.44:38-0.56:038:25Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:063.611:334.35:22-0.45:32-0.36:048:24Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:043.66:11-0.46:29-0.16:058:24Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:274.01:033.77:01-0.37:280.16:058:24Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:203.71:583.87:52-0.28:290.36:068:24Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:113.52:503.88:43-0.19:290.56:068:23Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:593.33:403.89:320.010:250.66:078:23Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:483.14:313.810:190.011:160.66:078:23Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:393.05:233.811:050.06:088:22Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:313.06:123.812:030.611:49 AM0.16:098:22Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:213.06:593.912:480.612:330.16:098:21Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:093.07:433.91:330.61:180.16:108:21New Moon17Thu
18Fri7:553.18:253.92:180.62:040.26:118:20New Moon18Fri
19Sat8:403.19:063.83:020.52:510.26:118:20New Moon19Sat
20Sun9:253.19:473.83:450.43:370.36:128:19New Moon20Sun
21Mon10:093.110:263.74:240.44:210.46:138:19Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue10:533.111:063.55:030.35:030.56:138:18Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:403.211:483.45:420.35:470.66:148:18Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:283.26:220.36:360.76:158:17Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:333.31:173.47:060.37:320.86:158:16First Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:223.32:063.67:550.28:320.86:168:16First Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:113.22:563.88:460.29:340.76:178:15First Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:033.23:494.09:410.110:340.56:178:14First Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:003.24:464.210:36-0.111:330.46:188:13Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:013.25:464.511:32-0.26:198:12Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu6:023.36:434.612:290.212:28-0.36:208:12Waxing 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 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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