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 1h 55m at 7:15 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 1:33 pm (3.9 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 - May 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:533.410:184.54:19-0.34:15-0.46:207:53New Moon1Sun
2Mon10:433.311:094.45:08-0.35:03-0.46:197:53Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:373.35:58-0.35:54-0.36:187:54Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:044.312:343.36:51-0.16:50-0.16:177:55Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu1:014.11:323.37:48-0.17:510.06:167:56First Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:584.02:293.48:450.08:560.16:157:57First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:523.83:253.59:420.010:000.26:147:57First Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:483.64:233.610:350.011:010.26:137:58Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:443.45:213.711:26-0.111:580.26:127:59Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:413.36:163.912:13-0.16:118:00Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:333.27:064.012:510.212:58-0.16:118:00Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:223.27:514.11:420.21:43-0.16:108:01Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:073.28:354.12:310.22:280.06:098:02Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:513.19:174.13:160.23:100.06:088:03Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:343.19:584.03:580.23:510.16:078:04Full Moon15Sun
16Mon10:173.010:403.84:370.34:290.26:078:04Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:012.911:233.75:140.35:070.36:068:05Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:462.85:520.45:460.46:058:06Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:083.612:342.86:330.56:300.56:058:06Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:543.51:232.87:180.57:220.66:048:07Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:413.42:112.98:070.58:210.76:038:08Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:273.33:003.18:590.49:230.76:038:09Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:153.23:513.29:500.310:240.66:028:09Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:073.24:463.510:410.111:220.56:028:10Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:033.25:423.711:310.06:018:11Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:003.26:354.012:190.312:21-0.26:018:11Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:553.27:264.31:150.11:12-0.36:008:12Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:473.38:174.52:12-0.12:05-0.46:008:13New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:393.39:084.63:08-0.23:00-0.55:598:13New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:313.310:004.64:01-0.33:54-0.55:598:14New Moon30Mon
31Tue10:253.410:534.54:52-0.44:46-0.55:598:15Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 10:24 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 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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