Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 45m at 7:59 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:44 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:33 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657813
Common Questions About Tides

Hampstead, NC Tides - Jun 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:433.52:193.18:220.28:420.65:588:15Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:333.43:113.49:140.19:460.55:588:16Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:253.44:073.610:070.010:490.45:588:17Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:233.35:053.910:59-0.211:500.25:578:17Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat5:243.36:044.211:52-0.35:578:18Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:243.37:004.512:490.012:45-0.45:578:18Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon7:213.37:554.71:48-0.11:40-0.55:578:19New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:163.38:494.72:47-0.32:37-0.65:578:19New Moon8Tue
9Wed9:103.39:424.73:43-0.33:34-0.65:578:20New Moon9Wed
10Thu10:053.410:354.54:35-0.44:28-0.55:578:20Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:003.311:294.35:24-0.35:20-0.35:578:21Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:573.36:14-0.26:14-0.15:578:21Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:234.012:543.47:03-0.17:100.25:578:22Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon1:163.71:483.47:540.08:090.45:578:22First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:053.52:403.58:430.19:070.55:578:22First Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:523.23:293.59:290.110:040.65:578:23First Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:393.14:193.610:140.110:560.65:578:23First Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:282.95:103.710:560.111:440.65:578:23Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:192.85:593.811:380.15:578:24Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:092.86:463.912:290.612:210.15:578:24Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:572.87:313.91:150.61:050.15:588:24Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:432.98:143.92:010.51:510.15:588:24Full Moon22Tue
23Wed8:272.98:563.92:480.42:380.15:588:24Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:102.99:373.93:330.43:250.15:588:25Full Moon24Thu
25Fri9:542.910:173.84:150.34:100.25:598:25Full Moon25Fri
26Sat10:382.910:583.74:560.24:530.35:598:25Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:242.911:413.65:370.25:370.45:598:25Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:143.06:190.16:250.56:008:25Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:283.61:063.17:050.17:220.66:008:25Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed1:183.51:583.47:540.08:250.66:008:25Third Quarter30Wed
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 10:51 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (36% illuminated). This places Hampstead, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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