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 5h 05m 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 - Sep 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:033.56:444.612:310.612:300.16:427:36Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:013.77:374.61:230.51:270.16:437:35Full Moon2Sat
3Sun7:553.88:264.52:150.42:250.16:447:33Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:464.09:144.33:050.33:200.26:447:32Full Moon4Mon
5Tue9:374.110:004.13:500.34:120.46:457:31Full Moon5Tue
6Wed10:254.110:453.94:320.35:000.56:467:29Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:144.111:323.65:110.45:460.86:477:28Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:034.05:480.66:321.06:477:27Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:203.412:524.06:270.77:221.16:487:25Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun1:083.31:413.97:090.88:131.36:497:24Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:553.22:293.97:570.89:061.36:497:22Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:413.23:173.98:480.89:571.36:507:21Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:293.24:083.99:410.810:461.36:517:20Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu4:193.25:003.910:340.711:341.26:517:18Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:133.35:524.011:260.76:527:17Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:073.46:404.112:201.012:170.66:537:15Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:573.67:244.11:050.91:080.66:547:14Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:443.88:064.11:520.72:010.66:547:13New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:304.08:484.02:380.62:550.66:557:11New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:154.19:303.93:230.53:470.66:567:10New Moon20Wed
21Thu10:014.310:153.84:060.44:370.76:567:08Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:504.411:033.64:490.45:280.76:577:07Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:424.411:573.55:330.46:210.86:587:05Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:394.511:553.45:210.46:190.95:586:04Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:374.56:160.57:220.95:596:03First Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:523.41:344.57:170.58:240.96:006:01First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:493.42:314.58:210.59:230.96:016:00First Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:473.53:304.59:230.410:180.86:015:58Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri3:483.64:294.510:220.411:090.76:025:57Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat4:493.85:244.411:190.411:570.66:035:56Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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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