Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 05m at 10:34 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:03 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:35 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657813
Common Questions About Tides

Hampstead, NC Tides - Nov 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:094.910:273.53:56-0.14:540.46:295:17Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:074.711:253.44:480.05:500.56:305:16Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:064.55:440.26:480.76:315:15First Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:243.31:034.36:450.47:460.86:325:14First Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:203.31:564.17:480.58:420.86:335:13First Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:143.42:483.98:490.69:320.86:345:12First Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:103.53:393.79:470.710:170.76:355:11Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:063.64:303.610:400.710:580.66:365:10Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed4:593.75:183.511:290.711:370.66:375:10Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:483.86:033.412:170.86:375:09Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:324.06:463.412:160.51:040.76:385:08Full Moon11Fri
12Sat7:144.07:283.312:560.51:500.76:395:08Full Moon12Sat
13Sun7:554.18:103.21:380.42:340.76:405:07Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:354.08:503.12:190.43:150.76:415:06Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:154.09:313.13:000.43:540.76:425:06Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:563.910:143.03:390.54:340.86:435:05Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:393.811:002.94:170.55:170.86:445:04Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:253.711:492.94:580.66:040.86:455:04Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:133.75:450.66:550.86:465:03Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:402.91:013.76:420.77:480.76:475:03Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:313.11:503.77:450.78:410.56:485:02Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:253.32:423.78:500.69:320.36:495:02Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:223.53:403.69:540.510:230.16:505:02Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu4:223.84:403.510:550.311:12-0.16:515:01Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:204.25:383.511:560.26:525:01Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:154.56:333.412:03-0.212:560.06:535:01New Moon26Sat
27Sun7:094.77:273.412:57-0.31:56-0.16:545:00New Moon27Sun
28Mon8:024.88:203.31:52-0.42:53-0.16:545:00New Moon28Mon
29Tue8:564.89:133.32:46-0.53:45-0.16:555:00Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed9:514.610:073.23:38-0.44:360.06:565:00Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 1:18 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 65% 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 First Quarter (65% 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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