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 5h 02m 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 - Dec 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:464.411:033.14:30-0.35:270.26:575:00Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri11:424.15:23-0.16:190.36:585:00Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:003.112:353.86:200.17:110.46:595:00First Quarter3Sat
4Sun12:563.11:253.67:200.38:020.57:005:00First Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:483.12:133.38:210.58:500.47:005:00First Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:403.23:013.19:190.69:340.47:015:00First Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:343.33:513.010:130.610:160.37:025:00Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:283.44:422.911:030.610:570.27:035:00Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:183.55:312.811:500.611:390.27:045:00Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:053.66:182.812:380.57:045:00Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:493.77:022.812:220.11:250.57:055:00Full Moon11Sun
12Mon7:323.77:452.81:070.12:100.47:065:00Full Moon12Mon
13Tue8:133.78:262.81:530.02:530.37:075:01Full Moon13Tue
14Wed8:533.79:072.82:370.03:330.37:075:01Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:333.69:492.73:190.04:130.37:085:01Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:133.610:342.73:590.04:530.37:095:02Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:553.511:222.74:390.15:360.27:095:02Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:413.55:250.26:220.27:105:02Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:132.812:283.46:190.37:120.17:105:03Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:053.01:183.37:220.48:040.07:115:03Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:583.22:113.28:290.38:57-0.17:115:04Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:553.43:093.09:360.29:50-0.37:125:04Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri3:563.74:122.910:400.110:44-0.47:125:05Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat4:583.95:152.911:410.011:39-0.57:135:05Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:574.26:132.912:42-0.27:135:06Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:534.37:092.912:36-0.71:41-0.37:145:06New Moon26Mon
27Tue7:474.48:023.01:33-0.72:37-0.37:145:07New Moon27Tue
28Wed8:404.38:543.02:29-0.83:27-0.47:145:08New Moon28Wed
29Thu9:324.29:463.03:22-0.84:14-0.37:155:08Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri10:233.910:392.94:12-0.64:59-0.27:155:09Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat11:133.65:01-0.45:44-0.17:155:10Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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