Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 11m at 11:21 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:55 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:36 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (73% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657813
Common Questions About Tides

Hampstead, NC Tides - Feb 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:423.86:592.712:21-0.61:28-0.37:075:39Full Moon1Sun
2Mon7:344.07:503.01:18-0.82:20-0.57:065:40Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:244.18:413.12:15-1.03:08-0.77:065:41Full Moon3Tue
4Wed9:134.09:323.33:08-1.13:53-0.87:055:42Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:023.810:253.44:00-1.04:37-0.87:045:43Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri10:523.511:203.54:52-0.85:22-0.77:035:44Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:433.25:47-0.66:10-0.67:025:45Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:163.512:342.96:47-0.37:02-0.57:025:45Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:113.51:262.77:500.07:56-0.47:015:46Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:053.42:182.48:540.28:53-0.37:005:47Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:023.33:142.39:560.39:50-0.26:595:48Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu4:033.24:142.310:520.310:45-0.26:585:49Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:043.25:132.411:440.311:37-0.26:575:50Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:583.26:052.512:310.36:565:51Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:453.26:522.612:27-0.21:160.26:555:52New Moon15Sun
16Mon7:283.37:362.71:15-0.31:580.16:545:53New Moon16Mon
17Tue8:083.38:182.82:00-0.32:360.06:535:54New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:473.28:582.92:42-0.33:11-0.16:525:55New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:243.29:382.93:21-0.33:44-0.16:515:56Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri10:013.010:182.93:59-0.24:16-0.16:505:57Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:382.910:583.04:370.04:49-0.16:485:58Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:182.711:413.05:180.15:24-0.16:475:59Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:002.66:050.36:040.06:465:59Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:273.012:462.57:000.46:530.06:456:00First Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:153.11:362.48:030.47:520.16:446:01First Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:093.22:322.39:080.48:560.06:436:02First Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:103.33:352.410:100.310:00-0.16:416:03Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat4:173.44:422.511:090.111:02-0.36:406:04Waxing Gibbous28Sat
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 2:08 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 73% 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 Gibbous (73% 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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