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 2h 27m 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 - Aug 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:293.52:094.07:530.08:460.66:208:11Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:183.32:594.08:430.19:450.76:208:10Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:063.13:493.99:320.210:390.86:218:09Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:553.04:413.910:210.211:280.96:228:09Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:463.05:333.911:070.36:238:08Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:383.06:223.912:130.911:53 AM0.36:238:07Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:293.07:083.912:560.912:380.36:248:06Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:173.17:523.91:400.91:250.46:258:05New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:033.28:343.92:250.82:120.46:268:04New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:483.29:133.83:080.73:010.56:268:03New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:323.39:523.73:490.63:470.56:278:02New Moon11Sat
12Sun10:163.310:303.64:270.54:310.66:288:01Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:003.411:093.55:040.55:140.86:288:00Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:463.411:513.45:420.55:590.96:297:58Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:343.56:210.56:501.06:307:57Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:383.21:233.77:040.57:491.06:317:56First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:283.22:133.97:540.58:501.06:317:55First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:203.13:044.18:490.49:520.96:327:54First Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:143.14:004.39:460.310:520.76:337:53First Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:133.25:004.410:450.211:490.66:347:52Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:163.26:014.611:430.06:347:50Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:183.46:584.712:440.412:42-0.16:357:49Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:163.67:524.81:390.31:41-0.16:367:48Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:113.98:444.72:340.12:42-0.26:367:47Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:064.09:354.53:250.03:41-0.16:377:45Full Moon25Sat
26Sun10:004.210:264.34:140.04:360.06:387:44Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:554.311:164.04:590.05:290.26:397:43Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:504.35:430.16:230.56:397:42Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:083.712:454.26:290.27:190.76:407:40Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu1:003.51:384.27:160.48:170.96:417:39Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:503.32:284.18:060.59:131.16:417:38Third Quarter31Fri
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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