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 5h 21m 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 - Apr 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:463.97:103.912:45-0.51:20-0.45:576:29Full Moon1Wed
2Thu7:373.88:014.21:44-0.62:09-0.65:566:30Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:263.78:514.42:41-0.72:55-0.65:556:31Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:153.59:414.43:33-0.63:40-0.65:536:32Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:043.310:324.34:23-0.44:24-0.45:526:32Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:553.011:254.05:13-0.25:09-0.25:516:33Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:472.86:050.15:590.05:496:34Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:193.812:392.77:000.46:530.35:486:35Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:123.61:312.77:570.67:530.45:476:35Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:043.32:232.68:520.78:530.55:456:36Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:593.23:182.79:440.79:500.55:446:37Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:553.14:152.810:300.710:430.45:436:38Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:513.15:103.011:120.611:330.45:416:38Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:403.15:593.211:530.55:406:39Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:243.16:443.412:210.312:340.35:396:40Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:063.17:263.61:100.31:150.25:386:41New Moon16Thu
17Fri7:453.18:053.71:570.21:560.15:366:42New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:243.18:433.82:410.22:360.05:356:42New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:033.09:213.83:230.23:140.15:346:43New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:422.910:003.84:040.23:510.15:336:44Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:242.810:433.74:450.34:290.25:316:45Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:112.711:323.75:310.45:110.35:306:45Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:042.76:230.46:030.35:296:46Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:263.712:582.87:210.47:070.45:286:47First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:223.71:552.98:210.48:150.35:276:48First Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:203.73:543.010:190.210:230.26:267:49First Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:213.74:573.311:140.111:280.16:257:49Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:243.75:593.712:06-0.16:237:50Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:243.76:564.012:29-0.112:56-0.36:227:51Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu7:193.67:494.31:29-0.21:46-0.46:217:52Full Moon30Thu
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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