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 1h 30m at 10:23 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 4:48 pm (3.9 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 - Dec 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:152.912:393.86:230.47:280.46:565:00Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:103.11:313.87:270.48:220.26:575:00Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:053.32:253.78:340.49:150.06:585:00Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:033.53:223.59:390.310:07-0.16:595:00Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:043.84:233.410:420.210:57-0.37:005:00Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:044.15:223.311:420.111:48-0.47:015:00Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:014.36:173.212:420.07:015:00Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:544.57:103.212:41-0.41:40-0.17:025:00New Moon8Tue
9Wed7:464.58:013.11:34-0.52:35-0.17:035:00New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:364.48:513.12:26-0.43:250.07:045:00New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:264.39:403.03:16-0.44:110.17:055:00Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:164.010:302.94:02-0.24:550.27:055:00Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:053.811:212.84:47-0.15:380.47:065:00Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:553.55:340.26:230.57:075:01Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:132.812:423.36:240.47:080.57:075:01First Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:022.81:273.17:180.57:530.57:085:01First Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:512.92:133.08:150.68:380.57:095:02First Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:413.03:002.89:120.69:230.37:095:02First Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:343.13:522.710:080.610:080.27:105:02Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:293.24:452.611:010.510:540.17:105:03Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:223.45:362.611:520.511:400.07:115:03Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:113.56:242.612:430.47:125:04Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:563.67:092.712:29-0.11:340.37:125:04Full Moon23Wed
24Thu7:403.77:542.71:19-0.22:230.17:125:05Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:223.88:372.72:08-0.33:080.07:135:05Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:053.89:222.72:55-0.33:51-0.17:135:06Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:493.810:092.83:39-0.34:35-0.17:145:07Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:363.711:012.84:25-0.35:19-0.17:145:07Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:253.611:562.95:14-0.26:07-0.27:145:08Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:163.56:10-0.16:58-0.27:155:09Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu12:513.11:083.37:130.07:47-0.27:155:09Third Quarter31Thu
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 1:35 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 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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