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 3h 58m 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 - Feb 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:223.43:362.410:150.110:12-0.57:075:38Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue4:263.54:402.411:150.111:10-0.57:075:39Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed5:283.55:412.512:110.07:065:40Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu6:243.56:342.612:06-0.51:040.07:055:41Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri7:133.57:232.71:00-0.51:53-0.17:045:42New Moon5Fri
6Sat7:593.58:092.81:51-0.62:37-0.27:035:43New Moon6Sat
7Sun8:413.58:532.92:38-0.53:15-0.27:035:44New Moon7Sun
8Mon9:213.49:352.93:20-0.53:49-0.27:025:45Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue10:013.210:172.93:58-0.34:21-0.27:015:46Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed10:413.011:012.94:36-0.24:53-0.17:005:47Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu11:232.811:452.95:160.05:26-0.16:595:48Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:052.66:000.26:030.06:585:49First Quarter12Fri
13Sat12:302.912:492.46:510.46:480.06:575:50First Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:172.91:342.37:490.57:400.16:565:51First Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:052.92:232.28:490.58:380.16:555:52First Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:003.03:192.29:490.59:380.06:545:53First Quarter16Tue
17Wed4:013.04:212.310:460.310:36-0.26:535:54Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu5:023.25:202.411:410.211:33-0.36:525:55Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri5:573.46:132.612:340.06:515:56Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat6:473.67:032.912:28-0.51:25-0.26:505:57Full Moon20Sat
21Sun7:343.77:523.11:24-0.62:14-0.46:495:57Full Moon21Sun
22Mon8:203.88:403.42:18-0.72:59-0.66:485:58Full Moon22Mon
23Tue9:063.79:283.63:09-0.83:42-0.76:465:59Full Moon23Tue
24Wed9:523.510:193.74:00-0.84:24-0.76:456:00Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu10:413.311:133.74:51-0.65:08-0.76:446:01Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri11:333.05:46-0.45:56-0.66:436:02Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:083.712:272.86:46-0.16:50-0.46:426:03Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:053.71:212.67:500.17:50-0.36:406:04Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:023.62:172.58:550.28:53-0.26:396:05Third Quarter29Mon
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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