Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 32m at 9:45 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:15 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:34 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657813
Common Questions About Tides

Hampstead, NC Tides - Jul 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:084.212:403.56:45-0.27:020.06:018:25Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon1:033.91:383.67:36-0.28:050.26:018:25Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:543.62:333.78:27-0.29:080.46:018:25Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:443.43:253.89:17-0.110:090.56:028:25Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:333.14:183.910:06-0.111:050.56:028:25Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:243.05:113.910:52-0.111:560.66:038:24Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat5:172.96:023.911:370.06:038:24Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:082.86:503.912:440.612:220.16:048:24Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:572.87:353.91:300.61:060.16:058:24Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue7:442.98:183.92:160.61:520.26:058:24New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:292.99:003.83:010.62:390.26:068:23New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:142.99:413.83:430.63:240.36:068:23New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:582.910:213.64:220.54:080.46:078:23New Moon13Fri
14Sat10:432.911:013.54:590.54:490.56:078:22Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:302.911:423.45:360.45:320.66:088:22Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:193.06:140.46:180.76:098:21Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:253.31:083.16:550.47:110.86:098:21Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed1:103.21:553.37:400.38:100.96:108:21First Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:563.12:423.58:280.39:120.86:118:20First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:443.03:323.89:180.210:140.76:118:19First Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:373.04:264.010:110.111:130.66:128:19Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:362.95:244.211:050.06:138:18Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:383.06:234.412:100.412:01-0.26:138:18Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:383.17:194.61:070.312:58-0.36:148:17Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed7:353.28:134.72:050.11:57-0.36:158:16Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:303.49:064.73:010.02:57-0.46:158:16Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:263.59:594.63:54-0.13:56-0.46:168:15Full Moon27Fri
28Sat10:223.610:514.44:43-0.24:52-0.36:178:14Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:193.811:444.15:30-0.25:47-0.16:188:14Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:183.96:16-0.26:440.26:188:13Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue12:373.81:153.97:04-0.17:450.46:198:12Third 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 12:30 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Hampstead, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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