Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : 10:34 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 48m at 3:56 pm (3.9 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 - Jul 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:423.23:293.79:240.010:080.66:018:25First Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:353.14:253.910:16-0.111:100.46:018:25Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:353.05:244.211:08-0.26:028:25Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:383.06:234.512:100.312:02-0.36:028:25Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:393.07:194.61:090.112:58-0.46:038:25Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:363.18:144.72:080.01:57-0.46:038:24Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:323.19:094.73:06-0.12:56-0.46:048:24Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:273.210:034.64:01-0.13:54-0.46:048:24Full Moon8Sat
9Sun10:233.310:564.34:50-0.14:49-0.36:058:24Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:193.311:484.15:37-0.15:42-0.16:058:24Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:173.46:240.06:370.26:068:23Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:403.81:133.57:110.17:350.46:068:23Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:303.52:053.57:570.18:340.66:078:23Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:163.32:543.68:420.29:310.76:088:22Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:023.13:413.79:260.210:250.86:088:22Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:482.94:303.710:100.211:140.86:098:21Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:372.85:213.810:530.26:098:21Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:282.86:103.812:000.811:37 AM0.26:108:20Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:192.86:583.912:440.812:220.26:118:20Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:072.97:423.91:300.71:090.26:118:19New Moon20Thu
21Fri7:532.98:253.92:170.71:570.26:128:19New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:382.99:063.93:030.62:470.26:138:18New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:223.09:463.83:470.53:350.36:138:18New Moon23Sun
24Mon10:073.010:253.74:280.44:200.46:148:17Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:533.111:053.65:080.35:040.56:158:16Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:413.211:493.55:470.35:510.66:168:16Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:323.36:290.26:440.76:168:15Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:373.41:243.57:140.27:440.86:178:14First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:283.32:153.88:030.28:480.86:188:13First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:213.23:074.08:550.19:520.76:188:13First Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:153.14:034.29:500.010:540.66:198:12First Quarter31Mon
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 7:15 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 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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