Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 03m at 8:53 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:30 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:34 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657813
Common Questions About Tides

Hampstead, NC Tides - Feb 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:583.86:152.712:39-0.37:075:39Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:534.07:093.012:39-0.81:34-0.57:065:40New Moon2Sat
3Sun7:454.18:023.21:37-1.02:25-0.77:065:41New Moon3Sun
4Mon8:354.18:543.42:33-1.13:13-0.97:055:42New Moon4Mon
5Tue9:243.99:463.63:27-1.13:58-0.97:045:43Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed10:133.710:393.64:18-1.04:42-0.97:035:44Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu11:043.411:343.65:11-0.75:28-0.87:025:45Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:553.16:07-0.46:16-0.67:025:46First Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:283.512:462.87:06-0.17:08-0.47:015:46First Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:223.41:372.68:080.18:03-0.37:005:47First Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:163.22:292.49:090.39:00-0.26:595:48First Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:123.13:242.410:070.39:56-0.16:585:49Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed4:133.04:232.410:590.410:48-0.16:575:50Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu5:113.05:192.511:470.311:38-0.26:565:51Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri6:023.16:102.612:320.36:555:52Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:473.16:562.812:27-0.21:150.26:545:53Full Moon16Sat
17Sun7:293.27:402.91:14-0.31:560.06:535:54Full Moon17Sun
18Mon8:083.28:213.01:59-0.32:34-0.16:525:55Full Moon18Mon
19Tue8:453.19:023.12:42-0.33:10-0.26:515:56Full Moon19Tue
20Wed9:213.19:413.13:22-0.23:44-0.26:495:57Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu9:572.910:203.14:00-0.24:17-0.26:485:58Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:342.811:013.14:390.04:52-0.26:475:59Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:142.711:463.15:210.15:29-0.16:466:00Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:582.66:100.26:130.06:456:00Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:343.212:472.57:080.37:070.06:446:01Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:253.21:412.48:110.38:100.06:436:02Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:223.32:412.49:160.39:16-0.16:416:03Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:253.43:472.510:180.110:20-0.36:406:04Waning Crescent28Thu
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 11:41 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 (46% 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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