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 4h 22m 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 - Aug 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:143.15:034.410:47-0.111:530.46:208:11Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:173.16:044.511:44-0.26:218:10Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:193.27:024.612:500.312:42-0.26:218:09Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:173.37:574.71:470.21:40-0.26:228:08Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:123.48:494.62:430.22:40-0.26:238:07Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:073.59:404.53:350.13:38-0.26:248:06Full Moon6Sun
7Mon10:013.610:294.24:230.14:310.06:248:05Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:543.711:184.05:070.15:220.26:258:04Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:483.75:490.26:130.46:268:03Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:073.712:413.76:310.37:050.76:268:02Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:563.41:323.87:130.48:000.96:278:01Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:433.22:193.87:570.58:551.06:288:00Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:293.13:063.88:420.59:471.16:297:59Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:143.03:543.89:290.510:371.16:297:58Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:023.04:453.810:170.511:241.16:307:57Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed4:533.05:373.911:050.46:317:56Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:463.06:273.912:091.011:54 AM0.46:327:55Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:373.17:144.012:550.912:420.46:327:54Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:253.27:574.01:420.81:320.46:337:52New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:113.38:384.02:290.72:230.46:347:51New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:563.49:174.03:150.63:140.56:347:50New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:413.59:573.93:570.54:030.56:357:49New Moon22Tue
23Wed10:273.610:393.84:380.44:500.66:367:48Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:153.811:243.65:180.35:390.76:377:46Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:063.95:590.36:320.86:377:45Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:153.51:004.06:450.37:320.96:387:44Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:103.41:544.27:360.48:350.96:397:43First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:053.32:494.38:330.39:380.86:397:41First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:013.33:464.49:330.310:390.86:407:40First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:593.34:464.510:330.211:360.76:417:39Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu5:013.45:474.611:320.16:427:37Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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