Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : 8:53 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 07m at 2:21 pm (3.9 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 - Apr 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:483.24:093.010:310.410:410.25:566:30Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:443.15:053.111:160.411:310.25:556:31Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:353.15:553.311:570.35:546:31Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:203.16:403.512:180.212:380.25:526:32Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun7:023.17:223.61:050.21:180.15:516:33Full Moon5Sun
6Mon7:423.18:023.71:500.11:580.15:496:34Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:213.18:423.82:330.12:360.05:486:34Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:593.09:203.73:130.13:130.05:476:35Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:372.99:593.73:510.13:490.15:466:36Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:162.810:393.64:300.24:250.25:446:37Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat10:582.811:243.65:110.35:040.35:436:38Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:462.75:570.45:500.45:426:38Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:123.512:372.76:510.56:470.45:406:39Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:043.51:302.87:490.47:530.45:396:40Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:583.52:262.98:480.39:000.35:386:41Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:563.63:283.19:450.210:040.25:376:41Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri3:583.64:313.510:390.011:060.05:356:42Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat4:593.65:303.811:31-0.25:346:43Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:573.76:264.212:06-0.212:22-0.45:336:44Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:513.77:184.51:06-0.41:15-0.55:326:44New Moon20Mon
21Tue7:433.68:104.62:05-0.52:06-0.65:306:45New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:343.59:014.63:00-0.52:57-0.65:296:46New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:253.49:534.53:52-0.53:45-0.55:286:47Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:173.310:474.34:42-0.34:34-0.35:276:48Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:123.111:424.05:33-0.15:25-0.15:266:48Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:073.17:260.27:200.16:257:49First Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:363.82:003.08:200.48:190.36:247:50First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:283.52:533.19:140.59:190.56:237:51First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:183.33:453.110:040.510:160.56:217:51First Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:103.14:393.210:500.511:100.56:207:52Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 5:37 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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