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 57m 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 - Oct 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:014.88:244.32:040.12:450.26:045:54Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:544.99:164.12:540.03:400.26:045:53Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat9:484.910:103.93:430.04:340.36:055:51Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:464.811:063.84:330.05:300.56:065:50Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:454.75:260.26:280.76:075:48Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:043.712:434.66:230.37:280.86:075:47Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:003.61:384.47:230.58:270.96:085:46Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:543.62:324.28:240.69:210.96:095:44Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:483.63:254.19:210.610:100.96:105:43Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat3:433.74:184.010:150.710:540.86:115:42Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun4:383.85:073.911:050.711:350.86:115:41Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:293.95:523.911:520.86:125:39Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:154.06:353.812:160.712:390.86:135:38New Moon13Tue
14Wed6:594.17:173.712:560.71:260.96:145:37New Moon14Wed
15Thu7:424.27:583.71:370.72:110.96:155:35New Moon15Thu
16Fri8:234.28:383.62:180.72:540.96:155:34New Moon16Fri
17Sat9:054.29:193.42:570.73:350.96:165:33Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun9:474.110:003.33:350.74:161.06:175:32Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:304.010:443.24:130.74:581.06:185:31Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:164.011:323.24:530.85:441.16:195:29Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:054.05:380.96:351.16:195:28First Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:223.212:534.06:310.97:301.06:205:27First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:133.31:424.17:310.98:250.96:215:26First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:043.42:344.18:320.89:190.76:225:25First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:003.63:294.19:330.710:100.56:235:24Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon3:593.84:274.110:330.511:010.36:245:23Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:584.25:244.111:320.411:510.16:255:22Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:544.56:184.112:310.36:265:21Full Moon28Wed
29Thu6:484.87:104.112:430.01:310.26:265:20Full Moon29Thu
30Fri7:415.08:034.01:36-0.12:300.16:275:19Full Moon30Fri
31Sat8:345.08:553.82:29-0.23:250.16:285:18Full Moon31Sat
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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