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 3h 09m 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 - Sep 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:314.08:584.42:460.23:040.26:437:36Full Moon1Tue
2Wed9:224.29:464.33:350.14:000.26:437:34Full Moon2Wed
3Thu10:154.310:374.14:220.04:540.26:447:33Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:094.511:303.95:090.05:480.36:457:32Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:074.55:570.06:460.56:457:30Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:263.81:064.56:490.17:470.76:467:29Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:233.62:034.57:450.28:490.86:477:28Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:183.62:594.48:440.29:500.86:477:26Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:123.53:554.49:430.310:460.86:487:25Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:073.54:514.310:400.311:370.86:497:23Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:043.65:464.211:340.46:507:22Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:003.76:364.212:250.812:250.46:507:21Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:523.87:224.11:100.81:140.56:517:19Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon7:393.98:054.01:540.72:030.66:527:18New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:253.98:464.02:360.72:510.76:527:16New Moon15Tue
16Wed9:084.09:273.83:170.73:360.86:537:15New Moon16Wed
17Thu9:514.010:083.73:550.74:180.96:547:14New Moon17Thu
18Fri10:344.010:493.54:310.74:580.96:547:12Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:184.011:323.45:060.75:391.16:557:11Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:043.95:430.86:231.26:567:09Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:183.312:533.96:240.87:121.26:577:08Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue1:053.21:413.97:110.98:071.36:577:07First Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:533.22:294.08:040.99:031.26:587:05First Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:413.33:174.19:020.89:581.16:597:04First Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:323.34:094.29:590.810:510.96:597:02First Quarter25Fri
26Sat4:273.55:054.310:570.611:430.77:007:01Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun4:263.75:004.410:530.511:320.56:015:59Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon5:233.95:524.411:490.46:025:58Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue6:164.26:434.412:220.412:480.36:025:57Full Moon29Tue
30Wed7:094.57:334.41:130.21:470.26:035:55Full Moon30Wed
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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