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 6h 24m 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 - Jul 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:093.42:503.68:45-0.19:290.56:018:25Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:013.33:443.99:38-0.210:310.46:018:25Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:583.24:424.110:32-0.311:320.26:028:25Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun4:583.25:424.311:27-0.46:028:25Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:003.26:404.512:300.112:22-0.56:038:25Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue6:583.37:364.61:280.01:18-0.56:038:24New Moon6Tue
7Wed7:543.38:304.62:26-0.12:17-0.56:048:24New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:493.49:224.53:21-0.23:14-0.56:048:24New Moon8Thu
9Fri9:433.410:134.44:13-0.24:09-0.46:058:24New Moon9Fri
10Sat10:373.511:044.15:00-0.25:01-0.26:058:24Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:323.511:553.85:46-0.15:520.16:068:23Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:273.56:310.06:440.36:068:23Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:453.61:203.57:160.17:380.66:078:23First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:333.42:093.68:020.28:330.76:088:22First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:193.22:573.68:470.29:270.86:088:22First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:053.03:443.79:310.310:190.86:098:21First Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:512.94:343.710:160.211:070.86:098:21Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun4:412.95:253.811:010.211:540.86:108:20Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:332.96:143.811:470.16:118:20Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:232.97:023.912:400.712:330.16:118:19Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed7:123.07:464.01:270.61:210.16:128:19Full Moon21Wed
22Thu7:583.08:294.02:150.52:110.26:138:18Full Moon22Thu
23Fri8:433.19:104.03:030.43:010.26:148:18Full Moon23Fri
24Sat9:283.19:513.93:480.33:490.36:148:17Full Moon24Sat
25Sun10:133.210:333.84:300.24:360.36:158:16Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:003.311:173.75:120.15:230.46:168:16Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:503.45:540.16:130.56:168:15Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:053.612:443.56:380.17:090.66:178:14Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:573.51:373.87:270.08:110.66:188:13Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:503.42:304.08:200.09:140.66:188:13Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:443.43:254.29:16-0.110:160.56:198:12Third Quarter31Sat
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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