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 7m at 9:34 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:034.37:183.612:550.41:420.66:295:17Full Moon1Wed
2Thu7:464.38:013.51:370.42:290.76:305:16Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:284.38:443.42:190.43:120.76:315:15Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:104.29:263.32:580.53:510.86:325:14Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:524.110:103.23:350.64:290.96:335:13Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:373.910:563.14:120.65:101.06:345:12Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:253.811:453.04:510.75:531.16:345:11Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:133.75:360.86:421.16:355:11Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:343.01:003.76:270.87:341.16:365:10Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:223.11:463.67:260.98:250.96:375:09Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:123.22:333.68:270.99:150.86:385:08Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:043.33:243.69:270.810:030.66:395:08Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:003.54:183.510:250.710:510.46:405:07Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:563.85:123.511:220.611:380.26:415:06Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:484.16:043.512:190.46:425:06Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:384.46:553.512:270.11:180.36:435:05New Moon16Thu
17Fri7:284.67:453.41:180.02:150.26:445:05New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:194.78:363.42:11-0.13:090.16:455:04New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:124.89:293.33:03-0.24:010.16:465:04Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:074.710:253.33:54-0.24:530.26:475:03Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:044.511:243.34:47-0.25:460.36:485:03Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:024.35:440.06:420.36:495:02First Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:233.312:584.16:470.17:380.46:505:02First Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:213.41:503.97:510.38:320.36:515:01First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:173.52:423.68:550.49:230.36:515:01First Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:143.63:353.49:550.410:100.26:525:01Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:113.74:283.310:510.510:550.16:535:01Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:063.85:193.211:420.511:380.16:545:00Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:553.96:063.112:320.56:555:00Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:393.96:513.112:200.11:200.56:565:00Full Moon30Thu
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 12:45 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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