Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : 6:39 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 00m at 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 - Oct 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:034.69:254.23:090.23:460.37:046:54Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:534.610:124.03:550.24:350.57:046:53Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:414.511:003.84:390.35:210.67:056:51Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:304.311:493.65:200.56:070.97:066:50Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:204.26:020.66:531.07:076:49Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:393.51:114.16:460.87:421.27:076:47Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:293.42:004.07:330.98:331.37:086:46Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:173.42:473.98:250.99:221.37:096:44Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:043.43:353.99:190.910:111.27:106:43Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:543.54:253.910:120.910:571.17:116:42Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:473.65:163.911:050.811:420.97:116:41Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:403.76:063.911:560.87:126:39Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:313.96:523.912:270.812:460.77:136:38Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:184.17:363.91:130.61:380.77:146:37New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:034.28:203.91:590.52:310.77:146:35New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:484.49:033.82:460.43:220.67:156:34New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:334.49:483.73:330.44:120.67:166:33New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:194.510:353.74:180.35:000.67:176:32Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:084.511:263.65:040.35:500.67:186:31Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:024.55:520.46:430.77:196:29Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:223.512:584.56:450.47:390.77:196:28First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:203.61:544.57:440.58:380.77:206:27First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:173.62:494.48:470.59:360.67:216:26First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:143.83:454.49:500.410:310.47:226:25First Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:123.94:424.310:510.411:230.37:236:24Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:124.15:394.211:490.37:246:23Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:104.36:334.112:130.212:450.37:256:22Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:044.47:244.01:010.21:400.47:256:21Full Moon28Tue
29Wed7:544.58:123.91:500.12:340.47:266:19Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:414.58:593.82:380.23:260.47:276:18Full Moon30Thu
31Fri9:274.59:453.73:240.24:120.57:286:17Full Moon31Fri
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 3:30 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 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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