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 45m 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 - Jan 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:003.45:52-0.26:260.07:155:10Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:253.012:463.16:460.17:110.07:155:11First Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:143.01:312.87:420.37:550.17:165:12First Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:023.02:172.68:390.48:400.17:165:13First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:523.03:052.59:340.59:260.07:165:14First Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:463.13:582.410:260.510:130.07:165:14Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:413.14:532.411:160.411:00-0.17:165:15Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:333.25:442.412:040.47:165:16Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:223.36:322.512:530.37:165:17Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:073.47:172.612:38-0.31:400.27:165:18Full Moon10Tue
11Wed7:493.48:002.61:27-0.32:260.17:165:19Full Moon11Wed
12Thu8:293.58:422.72:15-0.43:07-0.17:165:20Full Moon12Thu
13Fri9:083.49:242.72:59-0.43:47-0.27:155:21Full Moon13Fri
14Sat9:473.410:082.73:41-0.34:26-0.27:155:22Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:273.310:552.84:23-0.35:05-0.37:155:22Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon11:113.211:462.95:09-0.15:48-0.37:155:23Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:003.06:030.06:35-0.37:155:24Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:393.112:512.97:050.17:27-0.37:145:25Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:333.21:462.78:130.18:24-0.37:145:26Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:303.42:452.59:210.19:24-0.47:135:27Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:333.53:502.510:260.010:24-0.57:135:28Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun4:383.74:562.511:27-0.111:23-0.67:135:29Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:413.85:582.612:26-0.27:125:30Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:393.96:532.812:22-0.81:23-0.47:125:31New Moon24Tue
25Wed7:324.07:462.91:20-0.92:16-0.57:115:32New Moon25Wed
26Thu8:223.98:363.02:15-0.93:03-0.57:115:33New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:093.89:253.13:06-0.93:45-0.57:105:34New Moon27Fri
28Sat9:543.610:123.13:53-0.74:25-0.57:095:35Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:393.311:003.14:37-0.55:02-0.47:095:36Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:233.111:483.05:22-0.25:40-0.27:085:37Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue12:082.86:090.06:19-0.17:075:38First Quarter31Tue
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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