Hampstead tides today
- Tide now 3.3 ft ↑ rising · high 10:50 pm (3.5 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 5:50–6:50 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 11:00 am–4:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 4.7 ft · 69 °F moderate · 6.5 s from the east
- Wind · air 11 mph · 65 °F from the NE, gusts 27 · overcast
- Sun 7:27 am–6:21 pm 10 h 54 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:09 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:09 pm
- Diving tomorrow 10:30 am–12:30 pm good day · 8/10
- Small Craft Advisory: winds or seas hazardous to small boats. Until Fri 30, 12:00 am. NWS Wilmington NC
Today in Hampstead there are high tides at 10:34 am (4.7 ft) and 10:50 pm (3.5 ft) and low tides at 4:27 am and 5:20 pm. Tide coefficient 81. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 10:50 pm. The sun rises at 7:27 am and sets at 6:21 pm: 10 h 54 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:09 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:46 am to 3:46 am and from 2:18 pm to 4:18 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 4.7 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the northeast (11 mph). Overcast, 65 °F.
Fishing in Hampstead today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 10:34 am, coefficient 81
- Minor period 9:54–10:54 am (moonset)
- Steady pressure (30.30 inHg), light offshore wind (11 mph) and some swell (4.0 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 81 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 9:50 am to 10:50 am, combines the 10:34 am high tide, moonset and some swell. Also good from 4:20 pm to 6:20 pm, with the 5:20 pm low tide, sunset and some swell. Also good from 3:30 am to 5:30 am, with the 4:27 am low tide, a major period and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: mahi-mahi, bluefish, spot and summer flounder. October is one of the months when these are seen most: summer flounder and black sea bass. What you can catch
Beach day in Hampstead
Is it a beach day?
Rip current risk tomorrow: moderate (NWS)
Dangerous rip currents are possible: swim only near a lifeguard and follow the flags. If one pulls you out, swim parallel to the shore.
- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 77 °F: pleasant
- Cross-shore breeze (12 mph)
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 68 °F (cool)
- Swim with care: 4.3 ft waves every 7 s
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.3 ft
4.3 ft waves every 7 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 68 °F
Cool: refreshing on a hot day.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 12 mph
Cross-shore breeze (12 mph).
- Tide & sand 4:27 am
Low tide at 4:27 am and 5:20 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 10:34 am and 10:50 pm.
The best window, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, brings pleasant temperatures and little wind, though with some waves.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Hampstead
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Tides in Hampstead
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 4:27 am 0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:34 am 4.7 ft · coef. 81
- ▼ Low tide 5:20 pm 0.5 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 10:50 pm 3.5 ft · coef. 80
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 58 min to high tide at 10:50 pm.
Tide coefficient 81 for the 10:34 am high tide and 80 for the 10:50 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 4.6 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on June 14 (4.8 ft) and the lowest, on December 26 (-0.9 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 82, 4.6 ft range). The smallest, from October 17 to 19 (coefficient 49, 2.9 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:27 am · 6:21 pm | Low tide 4:27 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 10:34 am · 4.7 ft | Low tide 5:20 pm · 0.5 ft | High tide 10:50 pm · 3.5 ft | Coef. 81 | 91% | Major periods 1:46 am · 2:18 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:28 am · 6:20 pm | Low tide 5:16 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 11:29 am · 4.7 ft | Low tide 6:13 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 11:46 pm · 3.4 ft | Coef. 79 | 84% | Major periods 2:50 am · 3:22 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:29 am · 6:19 pm | Low tide 6:09 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 12:27 pm · 4.6 ft | Low tide 7:09 pm · 0.6 ft | — | Coef. 75 | 74% | Major periods 3:55 am · 4:26 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:30 am · 6:18 pm | High tide 12:46 am · 3.4 ft | Low tide 7:07 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 1:26 pm · 4.5 ft | Low tide 8:08 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 74 | 63% | Major periods 4:57 am · 5:26 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:31 am · 5:17 pm | High tide 1:45 am · 3.4 ft | Low tide 7:10 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 1:23 pm · 4.3 ft | Low tide 8:06 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 72 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:55 am · 5:22 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:32 am · 5:16 pm | High tide 1:42 am · 3.5 ft | Low tide 8:15 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 2:17 pm · 4.2 ft | Low tide 9:02 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 71 | 41% | Major periods 5:48 am · 6:12 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:33 am · 5:16 pm | High tide 2:39 am · 3.6 ft | Low tide 9:18 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 3:11 pm · 4.0 ft | Low tide 9:53 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 72 | 30% | Major periods 6:36 am · 6:59 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Hampstead station (NOAA), 2.0 mi from Hampstead. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Hampstead
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.4 ft
- Significant4.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest9.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 9.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 9.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 4.9 ft with a period of 7 s, from the east-southeast (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water colder than normal for late October (−3.6 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 9:52 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from stations 41110 and 41038, courtesy of CDIP (Coastal Data Information Program, Scripps Institution of Oceanography), via the NOAA National Data Buoy Center.
Surf in Hampstead today
Surf today
Good- 2.8–4.3 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 3.6 ft swell at 6 s from the east-southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (12 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Falling tide (low tide at 5:20 pm)
Rip current risk tomorrow: moderate (NWS)
Dangerous rip currents are possible: swim only near a lifeguard and follow the flags. If one pulls you out, swim parallel to the shore.
Surf height from the NWS, tomorrow: 3.0–4.0 ft
- Light: First light 7:02 am · sunrise 7:27 am · sunset 6:21 pm · last light 6:47 pm
- Tide: low 4:27 am (0.1 ft), high 10:34 am (4.7 ft), low 5:20 pm (0.5 ft) and high 10:50 pm (3.5 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 68.0 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 109 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, has a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell. 6:00 pm to 6:47 pm can also work, with a good size, though with a short-period swell. 9:00 am to 11:00 am can also work, with a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Diving in Hampstead today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (10:34 am): little current from 10:10 am to 10:50 am
- 3.6 ft swell at 6 s from the east-southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light cross-shore wind (12 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 4:27 am (4:10–4:42 am), high tide 10:34 am (10:10–10:50 am), low tide 5:20 pm (5:00–5:40 pm) and high tide 10:50 pm (10:20–11:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.8 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 68.0 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:47 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:09 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:50 am to 11:30 am, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 4:40 pm to 5:50 pm, with slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current, though with some swell.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Dallas Rock Fish seen: Spottail Pinfish, Tomtate, Mackerel Scad, Slippery Dick 11 mi
- AR-360 6.2 mi
- AR-364 8.3 mi
- Front Line Freediving 10 mi
- Wrightsville Beach Diving 12 mi
- Aquatic Safaris Scuba Center 12 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Sites and fish: Reef Life Survey / IMOS NRMN, CC BY 4.0; fish names, Wikidata. Artificial reefs: NOAA and BOEM (MarineCadastre.gov), a U.S. Government work.
Weather in Hampstead
Now in Hampstead
- Low / high
- 55 / 76 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 4%
- Clouds
- 92%
- Humidity
- 86%
- Dew pointDew point
- 61 °F
- Visibility
- 9.4 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 40
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (+0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.04 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Clear | Clear | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 56° | 58° | 60° | 62° | 73° | 76° | 71° | 66° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 NE | 6 NNE | 7 NNE | 11 NNE | 11 NE | 12 NE | 9 NE | 9 NE |
| Gusts | 19 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 24 |
| Waves | 3.5 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.9 ft | 4.1 ft | 4.3 ft | 4.6 ft | 4.7 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 66° 9 NE 4.7 ft
- 12:00 am 65° 10 NE 4.9 ft
- 3:00 am 62° 8 NNE 4.9 ft
- 6:00 am 62° 7 NE 4.7 ft
- 9:00 am 65° 9 NE 4.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 74° 11 ENE 4.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 74° 11 E 3.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 72° 6 ENE 3.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 55 / 76 °F | 12 mph NNE | 4.8 ft | 10:34 am · 10:50 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 62 / 76 °F | 11 mph NE | 4.9 ft | 11:29 am · 11:46 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 57 / 77 °F | 6 mph NNE | 3.7 ft | 12:27 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 56 / 72 °F | 11 mph NE | 3.8 ft | 12:46 am · 1:26 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 55 / 73 °F | 12 mph NE | 3.7 ft | 1:45 am · 1:23 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 59 / 72 °F | 13 mph NE | 3.9 ft | 1:42 am · 2:17 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 60 / 75 °F | 13 mph NE | 4.8 ft | 2:39 am · 3:11 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 61 / 75 °F | 11 mph NE | 5.1 ft | 3:38 am · 4:06 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 61 / 74 °F | 10 mph ESE | 5.2 ft | 4:36 am · 4:59 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 58 / 73 °F | 8 mph WSW | 3.9 ft | 5:30 am · 5:49 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 52 / 70 °F | 7 mph WNW | — | 6:19 am · 6:35 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 49 / 69 °F | 10 mph N | — | 7:03 am · 7:19 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 52 / 65 °F | 10 mph N | — | 7:46 am · 8:02 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 47 / 69 °F | 8 mph N | — | 8:28 am · 8:45 pm |
- Thu 29 Partly cloudy 62° / 76° 4.9 ft
- Fri 30 Partly cloudy 57° / 77° 3.7 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 56° / 72° 3.8 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 55° / 73° 3.7 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 59° / 72° 3.9 ft
- Tue 3 Mainly clear 60° / 75° 4.8 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 61° / 75° 5.1 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+4.4 °F; normal high: 72 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 9:52 pm (local time).
The sun in Hampstead
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:32 am
- Full dark 7:17 pm
- Civil dawn 7:02 am
- Civil dusk 6:47 pm
- Solar noon 12:55 pm (42° high)
- Daylight 10 h 54 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:47 pm
- Full dark 7:17 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,589 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Hampstead
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:46–3:46 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:18–4:18 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:54–10:54 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:39–8:39 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 3:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Hampstead
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jolly Roger Pier 4.8 mi
- Boat ramp 1.7 mi
- Boat ramp 1.9 mi
- Boat ramp 3.3 mi
- Boat ramp 4.0 mi
- Boat ramp 4.1 mi
- Marina 1.4 mi
- Forest Sound Marina 1.8 mi
- Marina 4.1 mi
- Harbour Village Marina 4.4 mi
- Bush Marina 4.5 mi
- Eastern Outfitters 6.5 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 0 ft at 800 ft.
From the shoreline (1.6 mi from Hampstead) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 800 ft
- 33 ft deepnot within 800 ft
- 66 ft deepnot within 800 ft
- 164 ft deepnot within 800 ft
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 800 ft. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 800 ft. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
There is little open water ahead: in a cove or small bay, cells of about 300 ft cannot show the bottom well near the rocks. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 800 ft out.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near HampsteadTides nearby
- Topsail Beach4.6 mi
- Surf City10 mi
- Wrightsville Beach12 mi
- Seagate13 mi
- Masonboro15 mi
- North Topsail Beach18 mi
- Myrtle Grove19 mi
- Sneads Ferry22 mi
- Sea Breeze23 mi
- Carolina Beach25 mi
Hampstead at a glance
- Town or city of about 4,083 people. Coordinates: 34.368° N, 77.711° W.
- It is 31 mi southwest of Jacksonville, the main place in North Carolina. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 2 min later than in Jacksonville.
- The nearest tide station, Hampstead, is 2.0 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Scotts Hill Marina (4.1 mi).
Questions about HampsteadQuestions
What time is high tide today in Hampstead?
Today in Hampstead there are high tides at 10:34 am (4.7 ft) and 10:50 pm (3.5 ft) and low tides at 4:27 am and 5:20 pm. Tide coefficient 81.
What time is sunset today in Hampstead?
At 6:21 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:47 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Hampstead?
At 7:28 am. First light comes at 6:33 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:46–3:46 am, Minor 9:54–10:54 am, Major 2:18–4:18 pm, Minor 7:39–8:39 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Hampstead?
Light drizzle, from 55 °F to 76 °F, with a gentle breeze from the northeast (11 mph) and a 4% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Hampstead?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.7 ft waves with a period of 6.5 s from the east. The water is 68.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Hampstead?
The best time to visit Hampstead is from April to May and in October: highs of 74 °F to 80 °F, about 9 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station Hampstead (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).