Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 05m at 4:26 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 10:08 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657813
Common Questions About Tides

Hampstead, NC Tides - Oct 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:234.810:454.04:230.05:070.37:046:54Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:194.811:393.85:100.16:020.47:056:52Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:174.85:590.27:000.77:056:51Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:363.61:154.66:510.38:010.87:066:49Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:323.52:124.57:490.59:021.07:076:48Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:263.43:074.38:490.610:001.07:086:47Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:203.44:014.29:490.710:531.17:086:45Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:143.44:564.110:450.711:391.07:096:44Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:103.55:484.011:370.77:106:43Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:033.66:353.912:221.012:250.87:116:41Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:533.87:183.91:020.91:120.87:126:40Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:383.97:593.81:420.91:590.97:126:39New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:214.08:393.72:210.82:460.97:136:38New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:034.19:193.63:010.73:320.97:146:36New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:444.19:583.53:390.74:140.97:156:35New Moon15Wed
16Thu10:254.110:383.34:160.74:551.07:166:34Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:074.111:203.24:520.75:361.17:166:33Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:514.05:300.86:211.17:176:31Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:053.112:394.06:110.97:111.27:186:30Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:553.11:294.06:590.98:061.27:196:29First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:463.12:194.17:560.99:041.17:206:28First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:373.23:104.18:580.910:000.97:216:27First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:323.34:054.210:000.810:540.77:216:26First Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:313.55:034.311:010.611:450.57:226:24Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:323.86:014.312:010.47:236:23Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:304.16:554.312:340.31:000.37:246:22Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:244.57:484.21:240.12:000.27:256:21Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:174.88:394.12:140.03:010.17:266:20Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:094.99:313.93:06-0.13:580.17:276:19Full Moon29Wed
30Thu10:025.010:233.73:56-0.14:520.27:286:18Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri10:574.911:173.54:45-0.15:450.37:286:17Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 7:17 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 96% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated). This places Hampstead, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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