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 25m at 7:59 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:023.05:333.411:320.46:197:53Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:543.06:233.512:000.512:130.36:187:54Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:423.07:103.712:480.512:540.26:177:55Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon7:263.07:533.91:350.41:350.26:167:55Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:093.08:343.92:220.32:190.16:157:56Full Moon5Tue
6Wed8:503.09:144.03:080.33:020.16:157:57Full Moon6Wed
7Thu9:302.99:543.93:510.23:440.16:147:58Full Moon7Thu
8Fri10:102.910:333.94:320.24:240.16:137:59Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:522.811:143.85:130.35:040.26:127:59Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:362.811:593.85:550.35:460.36:118:00Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:262.86:400.36:330.46:108:01Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:493.71:202.97:310.37:310.56:098:02Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:413.72:143.08:260.28:360.56:098:02Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:343.73:093.39:210.19:420.46:088:03Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:293.64:073.510:150.010:470.36:078:04Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat4:283.55:083.811:08-0.211:490.16:068:05Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:293.56:084.112:00-0.36:068:05Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:293.47:044.412:490.012:52-0.46:058:06Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue7:253.47:574.61:49-0.21:45-0.56:048:07New Moon19Tue
20Wed8:183.48:494.72:48-0.32:39-0.56:048:08New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:113.39:414.63:43-0.33:32-0.56:038:08New Moon21Thu
22Fri10:033.310:324.44:34-0.34:23-0.46:028:09Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:553.211:244.25:22-0.15:12-0.26:028:10Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:493.16:100.06:010.06:018:10Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:173.912:433.16:580.26:530.36:018:11Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue1:083.71:363.17:470.37:480.56:008:12First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:573.42:273.18:350.48:450.66:008:12First Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:443.23:163.29:210.49:410.76:008:13First Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:303.14:063.310:040.410:350.75:598:14First Quarter29Fri
30Sat4:192.94:573.510:470.311:260.75:598:14Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun5:102.95:483.611:290.25:598:15Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 11:10 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 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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