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 3h 13m 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 - Sep 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:383.23:174.08:570.610:061.26:427:36Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:263.24:083.99:470.610:541.26:437:35Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:163.25:003.910:370.611:381.26:447:34Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:083.25:513.911:250.66:447:32Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:003.36:394.012:211.112:120.66:457:31Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:503.47:234.01:031.012:590.66:467:30Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:373.68:044.01:460.91:480.66:467:28New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:223.78:443.92:300.82:380.76:477:27New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:063.89:223.83:130.73:270.86:487:25New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:483.810:003.73:530.64:130.86:487:24New Moon10Mon
11Tue10:313.910:403.64:320.64:580.96:497:23Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:153.911:233.45:110.65:441.06:507:21Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:034.05:500.66:341.06:517:20Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:133.312:554.16:350.67:311.16:517:19Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:073.31:494.27:280.78:321.16:527:17First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:033.32:434.48:270.69:331.06:537:16First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:583.33:404.59:290.510:320.86:537:14First Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:573.44:404.610:310.411:280.76:547:13Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:593.65:404.611:310.36:557:11Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:013.86:374.712:210.512:290.26:557:10Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:594.17:304.61:130.41:280.16:567:09Full Moon21Fri
22Sat7:534.38:214.52:040.22:270.26:577:07Full Moon22Sat
23Sun8:464.59:104.42:540.23:250.26:587:06Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:374.69:584.13:420.14:190.36:587:04Full Moon24Mon
25Tue10:284.610:473.94:270.25:090.56:597:03Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:194.511:373.65:100.35:590.77:007:02Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:114.45:520.56:491.07:007:00Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:283.51:034.26:370.77:411.27:016:59Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:193.31:544.17:250.88:341.37:026:57Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:083.31:434.07:170.98:251.46:035:56Third Quarter30Sun
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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